Dubón started at short in Peña’s absence, illustrating his versatility and potential to gain more at-bats if Peña is sidelined. His role could become more prominent in the short term, providing a fantasy-friendly path to steady plate appearances and occasional power.

Dubón knocked in a run as part of Houston’s RBI burst, adding to the night’s multi-hit potential and contributing to the Astros’ offensive balance. His RBI availability provides a potential weekly floor in deeper leagues as a source of steady run production when in the lineup.

Dubón contributed an RBI in the three-run ninth, adding a key run in the Astros’ late-game output and reinforcing his role as a productive piece in Houston’s lineup.

Mauricio Dubón posed for a photo with Orlando Hernández and spoke with Rivera during Old-Timers’ Day, illustrating how veteran presence can accelerate a current roster’s cohesive development and bridge Astros’ present with its storied past.

Mauricio Dubón's double in the fifth inning was the Astros' only run. His performance has been a bright spot in an otherwise struggling lineup, highlighting the importance of his contributions during this tough stretch.