Dubón Eyed as ATL Super-Utility Piece, Acuña DH Role in Play
Atlanta plans to keep Dubón in the lineup daily by rotating him through positions, including RF, which would shift Acuña to the DH spot.
The Braves intend to use Mauricio Dubón as an everyday super-utility player rather than a traditional bench piece. Part of the plan involves starting him in right field a couple of times per week, which would allow Ronald Acuña Jr. to serve as the designated hitter on those days. The arrangement is complicated by Sam Jarvis getting starts at shortstop, which could limit Dubón's infield opportunities and push him to the outfield. The role is fluid and dependent on how Atlanta manages rest days across the roster.
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