Mauricio Dubón secures third MLB Gold Glove award
Honduran utility player Mauricio Dubón secured his third Major League Baseball Gold Glove award, earning the National League utility honor for the 2026 season with the Atlanta Braves. The distinction marks a milestone in the sport, as Dubón becomes the first player to win the utility Gold Glove in both the American and National Leagues in consecutive seasons, following his 2025 award with the Houston Astros and a prior honor in 2023.
Defensive Versatility and Metrics in Atlanta
During the 2026 regular season with Atlanta, Dubón appeared in 153 games. He recorded a .276 batting average with 158 hits, 12 home runs, and 73 RBIs. Defensively, the 32-year-old saw action across five positions: shortstop, left field, center field, third base, and second base. His primary defensive workload centered on shortstop and left field.
Official MLB data placed Dubón in the 91st percentile for outs above average. To capture the National League utility award, he outpaced fellow finalists Jared Triolo of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Ildemaro Vargas of the Diamondbacks of Arizona.
Contrasting Franchise Histories
The latest award adds to a career that spans multiple organizations. Dubón made his big league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers, subsequently played for the San Francisco Giants, and then joined the Houston Astros, where he won a World Series title alongside his first two American League Gold Gloves.
While his time in Houston established his reputation as an elite utility defender in the American League, his transition to the National League with the Braves resulted in defensive metrics that kept him among the top tier of versatile fielders. The award was announced on November 2, 2026, solidifying his status as a foundational piece during his tenure in Atlanta.
¡HISTÓRICO, MAURICIO DUBÓN!El hondureño conquistó su 3er Guante de Oro como utility convirtiéndose en el primero en ganarlo en ambas ligas y en temporadas consecutivas. pic.twitter.com/rqTkMcQOZl
Major League Teams Show Interest in Dubón
At 32 years old, Dubón enters the offseason without a contract for the 2027 campaign. Multiple major league franchises have been linked to the utility player, including the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Detroit Tigers, alongside the Braves who maintain an interest in retaining him. Outlets tracking the market emphasize that while these teams report interest, no formal agreements or negotiations have been finalized.
Dubón could explore options across the league or return to Atlanta, where he expressed comfort working under manager Walt Weiss and his teammates.
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