Mauricio Dubón Injury News & Updates

Dubon is batting second Thursday in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rangers.

This is the highest lineup spot yet for Dubon, who hit seventh Wednesday in Game 3 and went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored as the Astros earned an 8-5 victory. He'll cover center field again Thursday, with Chas McCormick handling left field and Kyle Tucker patrolling right field. Michael Brantley is on the bench.

Dubon is starting in center field and batting seventh Wednesday in Game 3 of the ALCS at Texas.

Chas McCormick will ride the pine as the Astros look to win their first game of the best-of-seven American League Championship Series. This is the third start of the 2023 postseason for Dubon, who has gone 3-for-8 with three singles at the dish.

Dubon is starting in center field and batting seventh in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Rangers on Sunday.

The 29-year-old made one start in the ALDS versus the Twins and went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles. Dubon will also start the series opener against Texas with lefty Jordan Montgomery taking the mound. Michael Brantley will come off the bench as a result.

Dubon is out of the lineup Wednesday for ALDS Game 4 versus the Twins.

Dubon started in center field Tuesday in Game 3 and went 2-for-5 with two singles, but the Astros will turn back to Chas McCormick to cover the position Wednesday as they take on right-hander Joe Ryan. McCormick has gone 2-for-7 with a homer in his career meetings against Ryan. Dubon, meanwhile, has never once faced Ryan.

Dubon will start in center field and bat seventh in Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday at Minnesota.

This is the first start of the series for Dubon, who has gone 2-for-7 with a double in his career against right-hander Sonny Gray, the ALDS Game 3 starter for the Twins. Chas McCormick, who will ride the pine Tuesday, is 0-for-3 with three strikeouts lifetime versus Gray.

Dubon went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Mariners.

Dubon put the Astros ahead in the fourth inning when he took Bryce Miller deep, and that blast was enough for the win. Dubon had gone 15 games without a homer, but he hit .333 (14-for-42) in that span while filling a part-time role. He's at a solid .279/.309/.413 slash line with 10 long balls, 46 RBI, 76 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 129 contests this year.

Dubon went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Monday's victory over the Rangers.

Dubon tied the game 4-4 in the sixth inning with his first home run off Glenn Otto before extending Houston's lead to 12-5 with an opposite-field blast off Martin Perez in the ninth. It's the first multi-homer game of the year for Dubon, who now has a career-high nine long balls this season. While he's retreated to a bench role of late, Dubon's still slashing a solid .274/.304/.404 with 67 runs scored, 39 RBI and seven stolen bases across 438 plate appearances this season.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Dubon has now been squeezed out of the starting nine twice in the past three days and could be relegated to more of a part-time role with Michael Brantley returning from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. After starting in left field Tuesday, Brantley will occupy the designated hitter spot Wednesday. With the Astros likely to lean heavily on the trio of Brantley, Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz to handle DH duties in any given game while one of Alvarez or Brantley starts in left field, Chas McCormick could end up more frequently poaching work from Dubon in center field. Dubon has at least helped his case for not falling out of favor by producing a .919 OPS in August.

Dubon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, according to Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest.

Dubon racked up 11 hits -- including two homers and two doubles -- over his last 22 at-bats, but has been the case more often than not lately he will open on the bench Monday. Dubon, Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick are all sharing the starts in center field at the moment, and it will be McCormick getting the nod Monday night.

Dubon went 3-for-6 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 17-4 win over the Tigers.

Dubon was one of nine Astros with multiple hits on the day and showcased some power for his seventh home run of the year and his second this month. The 28-year-old has done well with his chances and is slashing .383/.434/.596 since Aug. 9 and has recorded a hit in all but one start since then. Dubon will continue to play a utility depth role for the club, and it seems his only path to more consistent playing time would be an injury.

Dubon will sit Saturday against the Tigers.

Dubon finds himself on the bench for the fourth straight game. Jake Meyers will be in center field this time around, with Chas McCormick starting in left.

Dubon is not in the lineup Friday against the Tigers.

Dubon has batted .313/.382/.458 in 55 plate appearances since the calendar flipped to August, but he is currently struggling to carve out regular playing time with the Astros getting healthier as a whole. Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick and Kyle Tucker will start across the outfield Friday and Jose Altuve is covering second base.

Dubon is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Dubon has been in a good groove offensively over the last few weeks and is generally seeing an uptick in playing time, but he'll take a seat Wednesday as Chas McCormick, Jake Meyers and Kyle Tucker start across the outfield for the Astros.

Dubon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Dubon owns an .880 OPS since Aug. 9, but manager Dusty Baker decided to hold him out Monday. Jake Meyers will enter the lineup in Dubon's place.

Dubon will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Dubon will stick in the lineup for a fourth consecutive game after going 5-for-11 with a pair of extra-base hits and three RBI over the previous three contests to bring his season-long batting average up to .266. He'll be making his third start in four games in center field Sunday and appears to have supplanted Jake Meyers as the Astros' preferred option at the position.

Dubon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss against the Mariners.

Dubon delivered his first three-hit game since July 15 and even managed to tag Eduard Bazardo for a solo home run in the ninth inning. Over his last eight appearances, Dubon is 9-for-26 (.346) with five runs scored and four RBI and has struck out only twice in 29 plate appearances.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with a run scored Tuesday against the Marlins.

Dubon entered the game in the first inning after Jose Altuve was forced to depart with a bruised knee. X-rays came back negative on the injury, though it's unclear if Altuve will miss any additional time moving forward. When Altuve has been sidelined previously this season, Dubon has stepped into the primary leadoff role, and if that remains the case he'd be a strong source of potential runs and stolen bases.

Dubon is starting at second base and batting leadoff Wednesday against Cleveland.

Dubon has shifted back into a utility role since Jose Altuve returned late last month from a left oblique injury, but the 29-year-old will get the start in Wednesday's matinee game at Minute Maid Park as Altuve takes a scheduled breather. Dubon is slashing .263/.289/.371 with five homers and six steals through 87 games this season with Houston.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Dubon had started at second base and served as Houston's leadoff hitter in 16 of the past 17 games, but he'll lose out on both roles after the Astros reinstated Jose Altuve (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. With Altuve back in the fold, Dubon will likely transition back into a super-utility role that will may afford him only a handful of starts per week. Despite often occupying a prominent spot in the lineup since the beginning of July, Dubon is slashing a meager .202/.230/.274 so far this month.

Dubon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.

Dubon picked a good time to end a 21-game homer drought, going deep in the ninth inning to put the Astros ahead for good. The second baseman hit a meager .212 with three extra-base hits during his power outage. Dubon's at a solid .269/.293/.382 slash line with five homers, 27 RBI, 53 runs scored and six stolen bases through 341 plate appearances. He'll likely continue to enjoy a starting role until Jose Altuve (oblique) returns, at which point Dubon would likely see utility usage.

Dubon is getting the day off Saturday against the Athletics, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Grae Kessinger will start at second base for the Astros and get his first turn at leadoff. Dubon went 0-for-5 on Friday versus Oakland as his season slash line fell to .271/.296/.377.

Dubon went 3-for-6 with one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 13-12 extra-inning loss to the Angels.

Dubon has gone 4-for-11 with three RBI and three runs scored over two games to begin the second half. The 28-year-old continues to see a starting role at second base with Jose Altuve (oblique) out of action, but manager Dusty Baker may have to find a spot for Dubon if he stays hot once Altuve returns. Dubon owns a .282/.305/.396 slash line with four home runs, 24 RBI, 49 runs scored and six stolen bases through 311 plate appearances, though his 3.2 percent walk rate doesn't exactly stand out for the profile of a regular leadoff hitter.

Dubon went 1-for-5 with two RBI, one run scored and a stolen base Friday against the Angels.

Dubon continues to fill in for Jose Altuve (oblique) at second base and in the leadoff spot, and his two-RBI single in the sixth inning proved to be the game-winning runs Friday. He has hit only .225 across his last 10 games and 40 at-bats, though he has still managed five RBI and four runs scored in that span. Dubon already has a career-high 305 plate appearances, and he should get consistent at-bats in the short term before transitioning to a utility role upon Altuve's return.

Dubon will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Dubon will close out the Astros' first-half schedule with his 10th consecutive start. He made the first four of those starts at shortstop while Jeremy Pena dealt with neck tightness, but Dubon has since shifted over to second base as a replacement for the injured Jose Altuve (oblique). Additionally, Dubon has assumed Altuve's role as the Astros' table setter, as Dubon will lead off in a sixth straight game after going 5-for-21 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored in the prior five contests.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Dubon is having a banner year, as he's now close to passing his career high of five homers in a season. The infielder's .291 batting average would also be a career high if the season ended today. The former Giant looks to be coming into his own, and is a respectable fantasy option going forward.

Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Tuedsay against the Mets.

Dubon is just 4-for-21 (.190) across his last six games and will get a day off Tuesday to regroup. Corey Julks will take Dubon's place in left field and bat seventh.

Dubon is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Mets, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Dubon will take a seat after he went 1-for-6 with a strikeout during Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Reds. Chas McCormick will take over in left field and bat sixth in the series opener with New York.

Dubon will be on the bench Saturday against the Reds.

Dubon finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. He led off in Friday's series opener but went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts, dropping his OPS on the season to a modest .718. Corey Julks will lead off and play left field Saturday.

Dubon is batting leadoff Friday against the Reds.

Dubon was thought to be at risk of losing playing time with Jose Altuve back to full health, but the versatile 28-year-old continues to be an everyday presence at the top of the Astros' lineup. He's playing left field Friday and has also been mixing in at shortstop to spell Jeremy Pena.

Dubon isn't in the Astros' lineup Thursday against Washington.

After going 2-for-9 with a home run during Houston's first two games against the Nationals, Dubon will sit out the series finale Thursday. Chas McCormick will take over in left field and bat leadoff.

Dubon went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Dubon got the Astros on the board in the fifth after leading off the inning with a solo blast to left. It's his second home run in June after it took him 38 games to hit his first long ball of the year. Dubon has picked up a hit in nine of his last 11 games and is slashing .320/.327/.500 with five extra-base knocks, six RBI, seven runs and a 1:4 BB:K over that span. He's maintained a healthy average throughout the course of the season and still has been getting looks out of the leadoff spot despite the return of Jose Altuve.

Dubon went 2-for-5 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases against Cleveland in a 6-4 win Saturday.

Houston was a perfect 6-for-6 on stolen-base attempts in the victory, with Dubon nabbing a pair out of his leadoff spot. The 28-year-old also recorded multiple hits for the fourth straight game and extended his current hitting streak to seven contests. During that stretch, he's slashing .382/.371/.559 with a three doubles, a home run, five RBI, five runs and two steals.

Dubon went 2-for-7 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Friday against the Guardians.

Dubon has three consecutive multi-hit games, during which he's homered, hit three doubles, driven in three and scored twice. He isn't likely to have a consistent defensive home, but he has drawn starts at shortstop and left field in his last two contests. With Yordan Alvarez (oblique) sidelined, Dubon could be forcing his way into an outfield rotation with Chas McCormick, Corey Julks and Jake Meyers.

Dubon is starting in left field and batting leadoff Friday in Cleveland.

It's just the second start in left field for Dubon this season, but he could receive a boost in playing time in the outfield while Yordan Alvarez (oblique) is on the shelf. The fact that Dubon is hitting leadoff while Jose Altuve is in the No. 2 spot for the first game without Alvarez is also notable.

Dubon went 0-for-4 with a run scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Dubon didn't put together an impressive performance on the field, but he drew his second start at shortstop this season. He has seen most of his playing time at second base but has been forced back to a bench role due to the return of Jose Altuve. Meanwhile, Jeremy Pena has been the locked-in starting shortstop and has performed just above league average based on wRC+. That likely means Dubon will be stuck in a reserve role for the time being, but his defensive versatility could help him pick up additional playing time.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Getting the start at second base, Dubon led off the game by taking Kevin Gausman deep, but it was the only flicker of offense Houston could manage all night. With Jose Altuve (oblique) on the IL again, Dubon is back in an everyday role and has rapped out six hits while making four straight starts at the keystone, While his .294 batting average remains a plus, the 28-year-old doesn't offer much else from a fantasy perspective -- Tuesday's homer was just his second of the season, and his first extra-base hit of any kind since May 22.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI Saturday against the Angels.

Dubon filled in at second base and hit atop the order with Jose Altuve (oblique) sidelined. Altuve is also expected to sit for Sunday's series finale against the Angels, giving Dubon a short-term opportunity to be a regular in the lineup.

Dubon is starting at second base and batting leadoff Saturday against the Angels.

Dubon will fill in for Jose Altuve, who has the day off. The 28-year-old Dubon has seen a predictable dip in playing time since Altuve returned two weeks ago from March surgery for a fractured thumb.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored Monday against the Brewers.

Dubon has started only one of Hosuton's last five games due to the return of Jose Altuve. However, Altuve got a rest day Monday, giving Dubon the chance to man second base and lead off. He took advantage by popping a leadoff homer in the fifth inning -- his first of the season. Dubon has maintained a capable 108 wRC+ and .326 wOBA across 162 plate appearances this season, but for now he lacks consistent playing time.

Dubon is out of the starting lineup against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Dubon has been scorching hot with the bat as of late, but he'll take a seat amidst a n eight-game hitting streak for the series finale against the Cubs. David Hensley is the starting second baseman against Chicago on Wednesday and will hit ninth.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored Tuesday against the Cubs.

Dubon led off the game with a ground-rule double and came around to score on a wild pitch. Six frames later, he hit another two-bagger and tallied his second run. Despite the return of Chas McCormick, Dubon has remained the leadoff hitter for the Astros. He's earned that role, as he's in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's hit .407 with two RBI and six runs scored.

Dubon (hamstring) is starting Friday against the White Sox.

Dubon sat out Wednesday against the Angels after exiting Tuesday's matchup with left hamstring discomfort. However, he was able to recover during the Astros' day off Thursday and will lead off in the series opener at Guaranteed Rate Field. Over his last five games, he's hit .200 with two runs and four strikeouts.

Dubon (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Dubon left Tuesday's game against Los Angeles with hamstring discomfort, and the infielder will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale. David Hensley will handle second base and hit seventh while Dubon sits.

Dubon left Tuesday's game against the Angels with left hamstring discomfort, Greg Rajan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Dubon picked up the injury while reaching first base on a single. The infielder is considered day-to-day, but there's a good chance he'll be out of the lineup for Wednesday's finale against the Angels with Houston having an off-day Thursday.

Dubon left Tuesday's game against the Angels with an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Dubon went 1-for-3 with a single before leaving in favor of pinch-runner David Hensley. Dubon should be considered day-to-day.

Dubon went 3-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Giants.

Dubon was the driver of the Houston offense for most of Monday night, as he tallied RBI hits to tie the game and to give the team the lead in the fifth and seventh innings, respectively. He had been in a cold spell at the plate entering the contest, going just 6-for-29 with no RBI and four runs scored across his previous seven games. Overall, Dubon has still had an impressive start to the season, maintaining a .340 on-base percentage and tallying 40 runs across 106 plate appearances while regularly serving as the leadoff hitter.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Dubon is 0-for-8 with two strikeouts since his 20-game hit streak came to an end Friday, so Sunday is a well-deserved day off. Rylan Bannon will take over at the keystone and bat eighth in the series finale versus Philadephia.

Dubon went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Rays.

Dubon scored the first run in Tuesday's contest, doubling with one out in the fifth inning before coming around to score on a Jeremy Pena hit. Dubon would add his second double in the ninth before swiping third base, his second steal of the year. Dubon has hit safely in 18 consecutive games since going 0-for-3 on opening day. He's filled in admirably for Jose Altuve (thumb) at second base, slashing .329/.348/.424 with four RBI and 18 runs scored through 89 plate appearances.

Dubon went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, one RBI and a steal in Friday's win over Atlanta.

Dubon extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a single and a stolen base in the fifth inning. He doubled in a run in the seventh and later scored on Yordan Alvarez's ninth-inning blast. Dubon is slashing .343/.357/.403 with four extra-base hits and a 2:3 BB:K after his first multi-hit game since April 15.

Dubon went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Monday against the Blue Jays.

Dubon led off the bottom half of the first inning with a single, and he ultimately came around to score as the Astros put up seven runs in the frame. He hit atop the order for the third consecutive game, though that's likely to be a short-term role only so long as Chas McCormick (eye) is sidelined. On the other hand, Dubon has started eight consecutive contests at second base and appears to be the preferred option at the position in Jose Altuve's (thumb) absence. Dubon has taken advantage of his opportunity early on by reaching base at a .357 clip and scoring 10 runs across 56 plate appearances.

Dubon is batting leadoff for the Astros on Saturday versus the Rangers.

Chas McCormick is out Saturday with vision issues, so Dubon will get his first look at the very top of the Houston lineup. He boasts a .350/.381/.425 slash line through 42 plate appearances this season.

Dubon will start at second base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Pirates.

Dubon will occupy the keystone for the third time in the Astros' last four matchups versus a right-handed pitcher and looks to have inched ahead of David Hensley -- who is on the bench for the second game in a row --as the preferred option at the position while Jose Altuve (thumb) is sidelined. He's coming off a big weekend in Minnesota, during which he went 4-for-8 with two doubles, three runs and an RBI between his two starts.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Dubon has started five of eight games at the keystone and went 2-for-4 with a double, and RBI and a run Friday, but he'll head to the bench for Saturday's contest. David Hensley will man second base and bat seventh.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Dubon will hit the bench after he went 3-for-12 with a walk and a run scored while starting at second base in each of the past three games. David Hensley will get the nod at the keystone Wednesday, but the Astros should have room in the lineup for both Dubon and Hensley at second base or designated hitter on at least a semi-regular basis while Jose Altuve (thumb) and Michael Brantley (shoulder) are both on the injured list.

Dubon went 0-for-3 Thursday against the White Sox.

Dubon drew the start at second base on Opening Day and hit ninth. He didn't make an impact on the stat sheet, though it appears that he will have the first chance to maintain the second base job in the absence of Jose Altuve (hand). Dubon hit just .214/.252/.313 across 265 plate appearances in 2022, and if he doesn't improve David Hensley could also receive an opportunity at some point in the coming weeks.

Dubon is one of the likely fill-in options at second base after manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that starter Jose Altuve (thumb) is likely out "a while," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros have yet to provide any specifics on the injury, but according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Altuve is dealing with a fractured thumb and is expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks. Dubon appeared in career-high 104 games last season between Houston and San Francisco and had a .214/.252/.313 slash line. He'd be the more defensive-oriented option at the keystone, with David Hensley offering more upside at the plate.

Dubon agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Astros on Friday to avoid arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Dubon made his big-league debut in 2019 and is now in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 28-year-old appeared in 83 games for the Astros last year and had a .208/.254/.294 slash line, and he should fill a utility role in 2023, assuming he makes the Opening Day roster.

Dubon will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Dubon will be making his third start in four games after going 1-for-6 with a run scored and an RBI over his previous two contests. He may be working his way into a timeshare with Trey Mancini and Aledmys Diaz for one spot in Houston's everyday lineup.

Dubon went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 win over Atlanta.

Dubon singled and scored on two occasions Sunday, including in the ninth inning when he also stole second base. He's now successfully stolen two bags in five attempts on the year. The 28-year-old utilityman improved his slash line to .222/.265/.328 with 25 runs scored and 20 RBI through 198 plate appearances.

Dubon (elbow) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Dubon was experiencing left elbow discomfort coming out of Friday's 6-2 loss after colliding with a chain-link fence, but a day out of the lineup Saturday was apparently all he needed to move past the issue. The Astros envision Dubon filling a utility role moving forward, but he'll get a turn at the keystone and in the leadoff spot Sunday while Jose Altuve (shoulder) is day-to-day.

Dubon was diagnosed with left elbow discomfort after leaving Friday's game against Atlanta, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Dubon sustained the injury while attempting to make a catch at the outfield wall. He didn't start Friday but replaced Yordan Alvarez (illness) during the fifth inning and lined out in his lone plate appearance. It's unclear if the elbow injury will prompt a trip to the injured list.

Dubon was removed from Friday's game against Atlanta with an apparent left shoulder injury, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

The 28-year-old entered during the fifth inning and suffered the injury while attempting to make a catch at the outfield wall. Dubon initially remained in the contest but was lifted one batter later and was in visible pain. He should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

Dubon went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox.

Dubon had gone 3-for-24 with a double in his last 10 games since his previous multi-hit effort. The 28-year-old has slipped into a part-time role, though it's not strictly a platoon as the right-handed hitter continues to be included against same-handed pitchers. Through 191 plate appearances between the Astros and the Giants, he's slashing .220/.265/.329 with four home runs, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored and a stolen base this season. He'll likely continue to share center field with Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick.

Dubon went 1-for-5 with a run scored Monday against the White Sox.

Dubon got the start at second base and led off with both Jeremy Pena (neck) and Jose Altuve out of the lineup. He led off the game with a single before coming around to score on a Yordan Alvarez sacrifice fly. Including Monday, Dubon has started only six of Houston's 13 games in August, collecting two hits across 20 at-bats.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Dubon will take a seat after he started in both of the past two games while going 3-for-7 with a home run and two walks. Though he might have overtaken Jake Meyers as the Astros' preferred option in center field, expect Houston to at least explore the trade market for an upgrade at a position prior to Tuesday's deadline.

Dubon went 1-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Athletics.

Dubon filled in at second base and hit atop the order with Jose Altuve (leg) sidelined. Even with Michael Brantley (shoulder) and Yordan Alvarez (hand) sidelined, Dubon has started only two of the team's last six games -- both of which have come with lefties on the mound. However, if the team allows Altuve to get some extra rest prior to the All-Star break, Dubon looks to be in a position to benefit.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

With Jeremy Pena (illness) checking back into the lineup for the series finale, Dubon's four-game run in the starting nine will come to an end. Houston moved designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) to the 10-day injured list Sunday, but Aledmys Diaz looks like the first man up to replace Alvarez in the everyday lineup.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Sunday against the Yankees.

Dubon got the start in left field with Yordan Alvarez out of the lineup Sunday. He delivered a two-RBI single in the fourth inning, and he now has at least one hit in four of his last five starts. Dubon maintained a roster spot over Chas McCormick and Jose Siri, and he should draw occasional starts in center field and at third base and shortstop. Across 105 plate appearances this season, Dubon has a .242/.279/.379 line.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

The 27-year-old is on the bench for the second straight day with Aledmys Diaz (shoulder) back from a four-game absence. Dubon appeared in nine games over the past couple weeks and went 7-for-21 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and a stolen base, so he should continue to see opportunities in a utility role.

Dubon went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI on Tuesday against the Mets.

Dubon has been in the lineup for consecutive games, benefitting from the absences of Jeremy Pena (thumb) and Aledmys Diaz (shoulder). Diaz remains day-to-day, so Dubon could see his playing time dry up quickly. However, Dubon has taken advantage of the extra run, collecting four hits with a home run, a double and three RBI in the two-game span.

Dubon went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.

Dubon's fifth-inning blast ultimately gave the Astros just enough offense for the win. The utility man has gone 5-for-18 (.278) in June. He's in line for extra playing time as long as Jeremy Pena (thumb) and Aledmys Diaz (shoulder) are sidelined. Dubon is slashing .232/.258/.378 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base in 38 contests between the Astros and the Giants this season.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Monday against the Rangers.

Dubon drew a start in center field with lefty Taylor Hearn on the mound. He did all of his damage in the second inning, when he singled in a run, stole second base and then came around to score. Dubon hasn't earned consistent playing time since joining the Astros, though he has started five out of eight games against left-handers with his new club. He hasn't done much to make the case for a larger role, as he's maintained a 59 wRC+ and .246 wOBA across 85 plate appearances on the season.

Dubon was traded from the Giants to the Astros on Saturday in exchange for catcher Michael Papierski.

The 27-year-old made the Giants' Opening Day roster in 2022, but he saw sporadic playing time as a utility man. Now that Evan Longoria and Wilmer Flores have returned to action, Dubon will be dealt to the Astros, where he'll likely continue serving as a utility option. Dubon is hitting .239 with two homers, 10 runs and eight RBI in 2022.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dubon picked up starts at four different positions (shortstop, second base, third base and center field) over the past four games and was the Giants' top hitter during that stretch, going 7-for-16 with a walk, two home runs, seven runs and five RBI. Though he's finally producing after slashing .138/.133/.172 in his 15 games prior to the offensive eruption, it's likely too late for Dubon to make a serious run at an everyday role. The Giants welcomed back Evan Longoria (finger) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and should also have Wilmer Flores (back) available within the next few days. Expect Dubon to serve as a utility man moving forward, with his opportunities likely to dry up even more once his bat cools down.

Dubon went 3-for-4 with a home run, two total runs and three total RBI in Monday's 8-5 win over the Marlins.

Dubon plated the first run for the Giants with a sacrifice fly in the first inning, and he followed that with a two-run shot to center field in the third. The utility man collected two more hits along the way to finish with his first three-hit performance of the campaign. Dubon is batting just .244 on the season but has heated up of late, going 6-for-12 with a pair of homers and five RBI over his past three games.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and four total runs in Saturday's 13-7 victory against St. Louis.

Dubon made an early impact with a second-inning two-run homer that gave San Francisco a three-run lead. He had already scored in the first frame after reaching base on an infield single. The long ball was the first of the campaign for Dubon, who has mostly struggled this season to the the tune of a .182/.200/.303 slash line across 35 plate appearances.

Dubon has gone 1-for-14 in his last nine games.

Dubon has already been contained to a part-time role even with injuries piling up in the Giants' outfield. With Mike Yastrzemski (illness) and Joc Pederson (groin) nearing returns, Dubon's path to playing time is likely to narrow even more. For the season, the utility man has a .143/.138/.179 slash line with three RBI, three runs scored and a double in 29 plate appearances.

Dubon went 1-for-3 with a double, a run and an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Marlins.

Dubon didn't start in either of the first two games of the regular season, but he joined the lineup for Sunday's series finale. The 27-year-old figures to play a utility role for the Giants while Tommy La Stella (Achilles) and Evan Longoria (finger) are sidelined, but it's possible that he'll lose his spot on the major-league roster once the two infielders are able to return.

Dubon is expected to compete for a bench role in spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Dubon played in 74 games at the major-league level last season, posting a .240/.278/.377 slash line with five home runs and 22 RBI. He's a natural middle infielder, but has also seen time at center field. Both Dubon and Thairo Estrada are out of options, so winning a utility role out of camp will be key for each of them to staying in the Giants' organization. It's unlikely either of them will be able to supplant more veteran players like Tommy La Stella (Achilles), Brandon Crawford or Evan Longoria for a regular role in the infield.

Dubon was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

Dubon spent nine days on the roster in his last major-league stint, going 5-for-14 at the plate. He'll make way for Jose Quintana, who returns from the paternity list in a corresponding move.

Dubon went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 10-5 win over Colorado.

Mike Yastrzemski (illness) was scratched from the lineup and Dubon slotted into the No. 7 spot in the order. The 27-year-old delivered arguably his best game of the season on short notice, which included a two-run single in the sixth inning for San Francisco's last runs. He's slashing .241/.280/.382 with five home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through 182 plate appearances. With center field a sudden point of weakness for the Giants, Dubon and Steven Duggar could both see short-term increases in playing time.

Dubon was recalled by the Giants on Saturday.

Dubon has had a busy few days. He was recalled Thursday, optioned Friday and now recalled again Saturday. This time, he'll take the place of Alex Dickerson, who landed on the injured list with a strained hamstring. Dubon will head straight into the starting lineup, batting eighth and playing shortstop in a key divisional matchup against the Dodgers.

Dubon was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

Dubon was recalled Thursday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the win over the Brewers, but he'll head back to the minors after Evan Longoria (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. The 27-year-old has hit .333 with 29 home runs, 22 RBI and nine stolen bases in 46 games in the minors this year.

Dubon was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.

Dubon has been with the minor-league club since late June, and he slashed .333/.415/.463 with three homers, 29 runs, 22 RBI and nine stolen bases across 46 games at Triple-A Sacramento. However, he'll rejoin the Giants as a utility man after Wilmer Flores (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

The Giants optioned Dubon to Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dubon has had a tough season offensively, getting on base at a .272 clip in a backup role at a number of positions. Perhaps some time at Triple-A will allow him to recapture his 2019-2020 bat, as he hit .274 in both of those two seasons with a .337 OBP in 2020. Thairo Estrada was recalled in a corresponding move to fill Dubon's roster spot.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-0 victory over the Angels on Tuesday.

After the Giants put up four runs in the first inning, Dubon added to the tally with a solo homer to center field in the second. The long ball was his first in June after he went deep each of the final two games in May. Dubon has been receiving limited playing time of late -- this was his first start since June 17.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over Arizona.

Entering Thursday, Dubon was just 2-for-18 (.111) across 10 games in June. He knocked an RBI single in the second inning and added an RBI double in the fourth. The 26-year-old utilityman is still slashing only .234/.272/.369 with four home runs, 19 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases through 151 plate appearances. Dubon's recent playing time has mostly come when Brandon Crawford needs a day off.

Dubon went 0-for-1 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Cubs.

Dubon replaced Wilmer Flores at third base in the sixth inning. In the seventh, Dubon reached on a fielder's choice. He then stole second and advanced to third on an error before coming around to score on a Donovan Solano sacrifice fly. Dubon is slashing .236/.273/.374 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 12 runs scored and two steals across 132 plate appearances. His defensive versatility will allow him to continue seeing semi-regular playing time.

Dubon went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-1 win over the Angels.

Dubon entered the game in the sixth inning after Evan Longoria (side) exited. In the bottom of the sixth, Dubon extended San Francisco's lead to 4-1 with his solo shot, which was his second homer in as many games. The utilityman is slashing .244/.281/.387 with four homers, 17 RBI, 11 runs scored and a stolen base through 48 contests this year. If Longoria is forced to miss time, one of Dubon, Wilmer Flores or Donovan Solano would likely handle third base in a near-everyday role.

Dubon went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Dodgers.

Dubon went deep in the first inning off Clayton Kershaw for his third home run of the season. The 26-year-old has only 11 long balls in his short career. He is slashing just .239/.278/.359 with a .637 OPS, which is much lower than his .274 batting average and .731 OPS over his first two seasons. Before Saturday's game, he went 0-14 without reaching base safely in six games.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers.

San Francisco took the lead on Dubon's two-RBI single in the second inning, and they didn't trail again in the game. He added some insurance with a sacrifice fly to score Donovan Solano in the eighth. Dubon has a .228/.262/.325 slash line with two home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base in 122 plate appearances this year. He's gotten a fair amount of playing time since San Francisco has dealt with injuries, but he's best suited for a versatile role off a bench given his performance.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Reds.

Dubon has been one of the most consistent hitters for the Giants over the last few weeks, as he extended his hitting streak to five games and has hit safely in all but one of his last 10 contests. He's hitting .333 with two homers, four RBI and five runs scored in 42 at-bats this month.

Dubon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 6-3 win over Cincinnati.

The 26-year-old went deep off Cincinnati reliever Carson Fulmer in the sixth inning. Dubon doesn't have an everyday job, but he's hit safely in seven of his last eight games, going 9-for-20 (.450) in that span. He's come off the bench in four of those contests. The infielder has a .241/.289/.361 slash line with two homers, 10 RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base through 90 plate appearances.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a loss to the Padres.

Dubon put the Giants on the board in the fifth inning with a solo shot to left field off Blake Snell. The homer was Dubon's first of the campaign and accounted for his seventh RBI. He is slashing a meager .192/.232/.308 overall this season but has picked it up of late, batting .333 (7-for-21) with six RBI over his past seven games.

Dubon went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and four RBI in Monday's 12-0 win over the Rockies.

Most of Dubon's damage came from a bases-clearing double off the wall in center field to put the Giants up 9-0 and wrap up a five-run second inning. The 26-year-old has caught fire the last two games with three hits and five RBI but is still slashing a measly .190/.239/.262 on the year. He should continue to see ample playing time so long as Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) and Donovan Solano (calf) remain sidelined.

Dubon will start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday against the Marlins, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

He'll benefit from the absence of Brandon Crawford (quadriceps) and cover shortstop for the second game in a row and the third time in four games. Unless the Giants place Crawford on the injured list, however, Dubon should soon move back into a utility role.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.

Dubon is 2-for-10 through three games and will take a seat with Yu Darvish on the mound for the Friars. Austin Slater will start in center field Tuesday for the Giants, batting eighth.

Dubon is not starting Saturday against Seattle, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dubon started the first two games of the season in center field, going 1-for-6 at the plate. Austin Slater will slide to center Saturday, with Alex Dickerson making his first start of the year in left.

Dubon is 4-for-11 with three runs, three RBI, seven walks and one stolen base through seven games in spring training.

The 26-year-old had an 8.7 percent walk rate in 52 games last season, so his increased patience in spring training is a welcome sight. Dubon began last season working in a utility role before settling into center field, and he's on track to open 2021 as San Francisco's starter in the middle outfield. He had a .274/.337/.389 slash line with four homers, 19 RBI and two stolen bases for the Giants in 2020.

Dubon went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Wednesday's win over the Rockies.

Dubon launched a three-run blast against Yency Almonte in the fifth inning to give the Giants the lead. The long ball was the third of the year for the 26-year-old, who is averaging .286 across 49 games.

Dubon went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.

Dubon went deep for the second time this season in the bottom of the fourth inning, tying the score at 4-4. Dubon struggled to gain consistent playing time earlier this season but seems to have settled as an everyday player of late. He is hitting .314 with a .873 OPS, four extra-base hits and seven RBI over his last 10 games.

Dubon will start in center field and will bat ninth Monday against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

After a slow start to begin his first full season in San Francisco that briefly resulted in him moving into a part-time role, Dubon has seemingly re-emerged as an everyday player. He'll be making his eighth consecutive start in center field Monday after going 9-for-26 with two doubles, a triple, four RBI and two runs over the past seven contests. The 26-year-old may be worth a pickup in deeper mixed leagues for fantasy managers looking for aid in batting average and stolen bases.

Dubon is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Dubon is out of the lineup for the third straight contest as he has a .627 OPS and two steals in 79 plate appearances. Mike Yastrzemski shifts to center field Friday, while Joey Rickard starts in right.

Dubon is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Despite southpaw Caleb Ferguson pitching for Los Angeles, Dubon is now absent from both game's starting lineups.

Dubon is not starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Dubon is hitting .264/.308/.319 with a homer and two stolen bases across 28 games this season. Mike Yastrzemski is covering center field in his place in this one.

Dubon is not starting Wednesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dubon is hitting .264/.308/.319 with a homer and two stolen bases across 28 games this season. Mike Yastrzemski is covering center field in this one.

Dubon is not in the lineup Sunday against Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dubon finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest against the Diamondbacks. Steven Duggar receives another start in center field for San Francisco.

Dubon is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dubon heads to the bench Saturday night in favor of the lefty Steven Duggar who has struggled during his time in the big leagues, going 2-for-19 with eight strikeouts and just two RBI in eight appearances. Dubon should still remain the main option in center field as his retreat to the bench is merely just for matchup purposes.

Dubon is not starting Wednesday against the Angels, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dubon will sit for a second straight game as the Giants go with an outfield consisting of Darin Ruf, Mike Yastrzemski and Hunter Pence from left to right. Through 22 games this season, Dubon is slashing .267/.286/.333 with one home run and two steals.

Dubon is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dubon's ability to play both middle infield spots as well as center field has kept him in the lineup on a regular basis even without a dedicated position. He's started a total of 17 games in the Giants' first 25 contests, but no more than seven at any one position. Donovan Solano and Brandon Crawford will be the middle infielders Tuesday, with Steven Duggar starting in center.

Dubon will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Dubon will be making his sixth straight start, this time getting a look in the outfield after his prior five assignments came at either second base or shortstop. Two of the starts came while top second baseman Donovan Solano was sidelined with an abdominal injury, and Dubon started at shortstop over Brandon Crawford in the past two games while the Giants faced left-handed pitchers. At this stage, Dubon still looks like a short-side platoon player when the Giants are at full strength, though his versatility should at least earn him part-time work versus right-handed pitching.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dubon cracked the lineup in each of the team's last three games, but since the Giants faced left-handed starters in all of those contests, the 26-year-old looks to be stuck in a short-side platoon role. As one of the younger players on the 30-man roster, Dubon should see his playing time increase as the season wears on, assuming the 7-9 Giants fade from the playoff picture.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Rockies.

Dubon didn't strike until late in the game, clubbing his home run in the seventh inning end Kyle Freeland's outing on a sour note. It was his first home run of the campaign. He added a base knock in the final frame to record his third multi-hit effort of the season. Through 30 plate appearances, Dubon has managed a .276/.300/.414 line, though he has struck out nine times and walked only once.

Dubon is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Rangers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dubon started the first five games of the season, but he'll now be on the bench for the fourth time in the past five games. Donovan Solano will start again at the keystone Sunday for the Giants.

Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Dubon provided a nice boost to the Giants' offense with a multi-hit performance Friday, but he'll take a seat Saturday for the third time in the past four games. Donovan Solano is starting at second base and batting third.

Dubon went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rangers.

Dubon made an impact from the No. 9 spot in the batting order, providing an insurance run when he scored catcher Chadwick Tromp with a single in the sixth inning. Dubon has hit .238/.273/.286 with two RBI and three runs scored in seven games. The 26-year-old will likely see the short-side role in a shortstop platoon with Brandon Crawford. Dubon can also get time at second base and center field.

Dubon isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.

Dubon didn't play in Wednesday's contest, and he'll sit once again Thursday. Donovan Solano, will take his place at second base and bat third in the series finale against San Diego.

Dubon is not starting Wednesday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dubon will give way to Wilmer Flores at second base after starting the first five games of the season for the Giants. He is 3-for-17 with a double and six strikeouts so far this season.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday that he anticipates Dubon seeing extensive action in center field this season, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. "I can really, legitimately see him playing center field quite a bit," Kapler said. "I think earlier in camp I was saying we're going to take more of a wait-and-see approach. I think at this point he has demonstrated he can play center field, he can play shortstop for us."

The Giants still seemingly view Dubon as a second baseman first and foremost, as he's spent the majority of his innings at that position so far this spring. The comfort Kapler has in deploying Dubon in center field and at shortstop should help keep the 25-year-old's playing time relatively secure if the Giants elect to open up more regular starts for Wilmer Flores at the keystone when San Francisco faces left-handed pitching. Additionally, Kapler said he wants to get Dubon some more reps at third base, but he'll merely be a backup option at that spot with Evan Longoria entrenched as an everyday player.

Dubon played in center field for five innings during Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dubon seems set to begin the season at San Francisco's top option at second base, but the team also wants to test his versatility to potentially operate as a super-utility player. The 25-year-old showcased himself well during his first major-league action last season with a .274/.306/.434 slash line in 111 plate appearances, and he should receive plenty of opportunities in 2020, whether at the keystone or elsewhere in the field.

Dubon appeared to suffer an injury in Wednesday's contest against the Rockies, but he just had the wind knocked out of him and stayed in the game, Hank Schulman of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.

There was an initial scare that Dubon took a shot from Tony Wolters' knee to the head/neck area, but he ended up absorbing the blow with his chest and simply had the wind knocked out of him. The rookie second baseman was able to stay in the game and finished with two hits in three at-bats. Perhaps manager Bruce Bochy gives Dubon the day off with an early start for Thursday's series-finale against the Rockies.