Mauricio Dubón brings Gold Glove defense to Braves' infield

Shortstop Mauricio Dubón has always found a way to get on the field, and the Gold Glove winner is sure that he can work his way into being an everyday player for the Braves.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubón, a Gold Glove winner, is excited to prove doubters wrong and show that he can be an everyday player for the team. Dubón was traded to the Braves in November and is expected to fill in at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim recovers from an injury. Dubón has a reputation for strong defense and is looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to the Braves' success.

Why it matters

Dubón's defensive prowess and versatility will be valuable assets for the Braves as they aim to build a strong infield and make a deep playoff run. His ability to play multiple positions and his experience in the postseason will be key for the team.

The details

Dubón, a 31-year-old shortstop, was traded to the Braves in November from the Astros. He is known for his exceptional defensive skills, ranking in the 98th percentile in 2025 for fielding run value and recording the third-highest outs above average in MLB. Dubón is expected to fill in at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim recovers from a finger tendon injury, giving him the opportunity to prove himself as an everyday player.

  • Dubón was traded to the Braves in November 2025.
  • Ha-Seong Kim suffered a finger tendon injury in January 2026.
  • Dubón is expected to fill in at shortstop until Kim returns, which is projected to be by May 2026.

The players

Mauricio Dubón

A 31-year-old shortstop who was traded to the Atlanta Braves in November 2025. Dubón is known for his exceptional defensive skills and has won a Gold Glove award.

Ha-Seong Kim

The Braves' starting shortstop who suffered a finger tendon injury in January 2026 and is expected to return by May 2026.

Walt Weiss

The manager of the Atlanta Braves, who is excited about Dubón's versatility and positive energy.

Alex Anthopoulos

The president of baseball operations for the Atlanta Braves, who said the team is expecting Kim to return from his injury by May 2026.

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What they’re saying

“I like proving people wrong. I love that, and rub it in their faces, too.”

— Mauricio Dubón (ajc.com)

“He's just one of those we call a baseball player. He plays everywhere on the field. Does, like, everything pretty well. And a valuable piece. And great in the clubhouse. Brings a lot of energy every day, it's positive energy. He's always in conversation with the guys, he's talking baseball, he's very astute. He's a talented guy.”

— Walt Weiss, Braves Manager (ajc.com)

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