Braves expected to re-sign World Series champion Mauricio Dubón
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:59 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Atlanta Braves are predicted to re-sign veteran infielder Mauricio Dubón as they look to fill their shortstop vacancy. Dubón, a two-time Gold Glove winner, played a significant role for the Braves, primarily at shortstop toward the season's end. He finished the year with a.241 batting average, contributing defensively and positively impacting the clubhouse. With a retained salary of $6 million last season, negotiations for a new multi-year contract are anticipated heading into the offseason.
- •Dubón played 133 games for the Braves last season.
- •He won his second Gold Glove award in 2026.
- •Atlanta's shortstop position ranked low in average and on-base percentage.
- •Dubón is eligible for salary arbitration before free agency in 2026.
- •He has a.268 batting average and 8.0 bWAR since the start of 2023.
- 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Braves predicted to sign veteran $6M World Series champion, two-time Gold Glove winner
"The Atlanta Braves have been in major need of a shortstop for some time now. It looks like there is a good possibility they finally lock the position down for good.
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