The Atlanta Braves are rolling right now, as they are winners of their last seven games, and have opened up a solid cushion in the NL East over the Phillies.
Currently, the Braves are taking on the Miami Marlins (at home) in a 3-game set that will conclude on Thursday evening. Martin Perez is getting the start for Atlanta, and the Braves offense will be trying to produce runs against Janson Junk. Atlanta is looking to sweep the Marlins after taking th first two games of the series.
Before the Marlins game, Atlanta made a few lineup tweaks, and one of them includes Mauricio Dubon.
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Mauricio Dubon Batting 5th, Playing 2B on Thursday
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 05: Mauricio Dubón #14 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a RBI single in the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 05, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Ozzie Albies is getting a rare off day for Atlanta on Thursday, which means utilityman Mauricio Dubon is taking his place at second base. Dubon played SS yesterday, and as a result of Ozzie being out of the lineup, Dubon is being bumped one spot in the order as well.
Here is the full Atlanta Braves batting order for 8/6:
Braves 8/6: “D. Baldwin C R. Acuña Jr. RF M. Olson 1B M. Harris II CF M. Dubón 2B M. Yastrzemski LF D. Smith DH A. Riley 3B J. Jarvis SS M. Pérez SP”
Drake Baldwin is back behind the plate for Atlanta, and Jim Jarvis is back at shortstop.
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Mauricio Dubon’s 2026 Campaign Thus Far
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 29: Mauricio Dubon #14 of the Atlanta Braves singles during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of a double header at Citi Field on July 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Mauricio Dubon has been everything and more for the Atlanta Braves this season, and Thursday’s lineup decision is the exact reason why.
Not only is Dubon enjoying a career year at the plate, but he also carries immense defensive versatility, which gives manager Walt Weiss the luxury of giving other players (like Ozzie Albies) days off when needed.
Across 409 total MLB at-bats, Dubon carries an average of .262 this season with 10 home runs, 56 RBI, 52 runs scored, 107 total hits, and an OPS of 94.
He’s one long ball away from reaching a new career high. Dubon has also been open about staying in Atlanta semi-long-term, if the Braves’ front office meets him on his contract aspirations.
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