Dubón to Start in Center Field with Harris II, White Out

Mauricio Dubón will fill in for injured Eli White and paternity-leave Michael Harris II in the Braves' outfield.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:19pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the movements and positioning of a baseball outfielder, with sharp planes of navy blue, red, and white representing the Braves' uniform colors.Dubón's versatility will be on display as he fills in for injured and absent Braves outfielders.Atlanta Today

With Eli White out with injury and Michael Harris II on paternity leave, Mauricio Dubón will start in center field for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday against the Guardians. Dubón has previous experience playing center field at Truist Park, having done so in 2022 while with the Astros.

Why it matters

The Braves will be without two key outfielders, so Dubón's experience and versatility will be important as the team looks to maintain its strong start to the season.

The details

Dubón, who was acquired by the Braves in a trade last year, has played all three outfield positions during his MLB career. He'll get the nod in center field on Saturday with White sidelined by injury and Harris on paternity leave.

  • Dubón previously played center field at Truist Park in August 2022 while with the Astros.

The players

Mauricio Dubón

A versatile outfielder who was traded to the Braves last year and will start in center field on Saturday.

Eli White

Braves outfielder who is currently out with an injury.

Michael Harris II

Braves outfielder who is on paternity leave.

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The takeaway

Dubón's experience and defensive versatility will be crucial for the Braves as they navigate the absences of White and Harris in the outfield.