Mauricio Dubón, a versatile player for the Houston Astros, underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a ligament in his left thumb, specifically the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Astros general manager Dana Brown confirmed the procedure, noting that Dubón sustained the injury in early September but continued playing through it for the remainder of the season. The team expects Dubón to make a full recovery and be ready for spring training. His ability to play through the injury demonstrates his toughness and commitment to the team.
Mauricio Dubón, 30, had a standout season in 2023 for the Houston Astros. He posted a .269 batting average, contributing 25 doubles, four home runs, and a career-high 47 RBIs, while appearing in a personal-best 137 games. Dubón was particularly impressive in September, hitting .338 over 23 games, demonstrating his ability to finish the season strong despite the thumb injury.
Known for his defensive versatility, Dubón played 93 games in the outfield and covered all four infield positions throughout the season. His defensive prowess earned him a Gold Glove in 2023, and he made Astros history by becoming the first player in the franchise to start at seven different positions in a single season. His ability to excel both offensively and defensively made him an invaluable asset to the team.