Braves shift shortstop duties to Mauricio Dubon amid ongoing search

The Atlanta Braves have given Mauricio Dubon more responsibility at shortstop, marking a change as the regular season progresses. Dubon has started at the position five times recently, signaling a potential answer to the team's struggles with consistency. This shift comes after the Braves experimented with various players, including Jorge Mateo and Ha-Seong Kim, without solidifying the position. Manager Walt Weiss remains open to competition, but Dubon's increased playing time suggests a growing trust in his abilities to contribute both defensively and offensively.

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