# Should the Atlanta Braves Make Mauricio Dubón the Starting Left Fielder?

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Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-05-12T16:30:10+00:00
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Atlanta Braves face a critical decision: Should Mauricio Dubón become their everyday left fielder after a red-hot start and a string of clutch postseason performances? Jake Mastroianni weighs Dubón’s offensive surge, defensive versatility, and the potential impact on the roster as Hasong Kim returns to shortstop. Despite Dubón’s historical struggles against right-handed pitching, he’s flipped the script in 2026—will his adjustments keep Mike Yastrzemski or Dom Smith out of the lineup? Roster crunch looms as Ronald Acuña Jr. and Eli White near returns, raising the stakes for lineup construction. Mastroianni explores Walt Weiss’s options, the financial implications of Mike Yastrzemski’s contract, and whether the Braves should sacrifice player development for immediate wins. Plus: a preview of the Braves’ high-stakes series against the surging Chicago Cubs, key matchups to watch, and updates on Acuña, Kim, and Sean Murphy. How should the Braves optimize their lineup for a deep NL East run?

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