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Atlanta Braves face a critical offseason decision: will they secure Mauricio Dubón as their top priority for 2027? Dubón’s career year, standout clutch performances, and Gold Glove-caliber defense have raised the bar at shortstop since Dansby Swanson’s departure, making his return a must-watch storyline in MLB free agency.
The conversation focused on Dubón’s offensive resurgence, his versatility across the field, and his invaluable clubhouse leadership. The discussion explored challenges with Atlanta’s shortstop depth, underwhelming alternatives in free agency, and complex trade scenarios involving players like Jeremy Peña and Corey Seager. With a shallow shortstop market and Dubón seeking a lucrative contract, several points were raised, including the Braves’ willingness to pay a premium and potential impacts on the team’s roster construction. Can Atlanta find the right deal, or risk another year of instability up the middle? Don’t miss this in-depth look at the Braves’ path forward.
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"Why Mauricio Dubón is Priority Number 1 this Offseason for the Atlanta Braves" is an episode of Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves. Runtime 29 min. Published November 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.