Mauricio Dubon returns to Braves' lineup in left field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Mauricio Dubon is back in the Atlanta Braves' lineup, batting fifth and playing left field in their matchup against the Minnesota Twins on August 17, 2026. Dubon had a strong June but has struggled in recent weeks. Meanwhile, the Braves are facing Martin Perez, with their lineup showing solid connections against him. The Twins' approach includes Luke Keaschall making his first start as leadoff hitter, while the Braves have consistently faced Bailey Ober.
- •Mauricio Dubon returns to left field for the Braves.
- •He is hitting fifth in the batting order.
- •Braves face Twins’ Martin Perez and Bailey Ober today.
- •Luke Keaschall leads off for the Twins.
- •Braves and Twins have favorable batter-versus-pitcher matchups.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Dubon returns to lineup in left field, five-hole
"It’s a good night for Dubon to find it at the plate
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