Braves Secure Mauricio Dubón with $6.1 million Deal, Solidifying Utility Star’s future
Atlanta, GA – In a move signaling a commitment to versatile talent, the Atlanta Braves have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $6.1 million contract with infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubón, avoiding salary arbitration adn securing his services through the 2026 season. The deal comes after dubón was traded from the houston Astros, were he spent four seasons as a key contributor.
Dubón,29,arrives in Atlanta with a reputation as a defensive specialist,having earned the Gold Glove Award for Best utility Player in both 2023 and 2025. His ability to play seven different positions on the field with a high level of performance made him a valuable asset in Houston. In 133 games with the Astros in 2025,Dubón posted a .241 batting average with seven home runs and 33 RBIs.
The trade to atlanta was partially motivated by financial considerations for the Astros, according to General Manager Dana Brown, who sought to reduce payroll and create flexibility for other offseason acquisitions. Dubón was entering his penultimate year of arbitration eligibility, and his projected salary was expected to be significant given his career performance.
Avoiding arbitration through this agreement provides both Dubón and the Braves with financial certainty. The MLB salary arbitration process allows players without free-agent status to negotiate thier salary, with a panel of referees ultimately deciding the figure if an agreement isn’t reached.
with the contract finalized, Dubón will remain with the Braves until the end of the 2026 season, at which point he will become a free agent eligible to negotiate with any MLB franchise.
Dubón Rises Among Honduras’ Highest-Paid Athletes
The $6.1 million annual salary positions Dubón as the second-highest paid athlete from Honduras, trailing only boxer Teófimo López. López earned approximately $10 million for his victory over Arnold Barboza Jr. in 2025, according to GiveMeSport. Other well-compensated Honduran athletes include soccer players Kervin Arriaga, whose transfer value is estimated at $6 million, and David Ruiz, valued at 2.5 million euros.
