Astros utilityman Mauricio Dubón is hoping a winter of bulking up pays off with improved...
Houston Astros catcher Cesar Salazar fist bumps GM Dana Brown during workouts at the Astros spring training complex at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 in West Palm Beach .WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After an offensive season unacceptable by his standards, Mauricio Dubón met with members of the Astros’ front office to find a solution.
Dubón averaged an 84.7 mph exit velocity last season. He slashed .208/.254/.294 in 216 plate appearances after joining the Astros, playing sporadically as the team’s backup utilityman to Aledmys Díaz. Díaz departed for the Oakland A’s this winter, leaving a more prominent role available for Dubón to seize.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Photos: Day 3 of Astros spring trainingHouston Chronicle staff photographer Karen Warren captures the third day of Astros spring...
Read more »
Astros' Kyle Tucker disagrees with arbitration ruling, but moving onAstros' Kyle Tucker disagrees with arbitration ruling, but ready to move on with season
Read more »
MLB's new pitch clock? Astros closer Ryan Pressly 'not a fan of it.'Astros closer Ryan Pressly, measured as one of MLB's most methodical pitchers, isn't a...
Read more »
Houston Astros to help fund stadiums for Texas Southern UniversityThe Astros are helping fund baseball and softball stadiums for Texas Southern University. TSU HoustonAstros
Read more »
Photos: Day 4 of Astros spring trainingHouston Chronicle staff photographer Karen Warren captures Day 4 of Astros spring...
Read more »
Astros' Jose Altuve: 'I hope to retire here'Astros star seems to be on same page with GM Dana Brown, who said he made agent Scott...
Read more »