Braves trade idea lands Yankees' underperforming Gold Glove shortstop to replace Mauricio Dubon
This would be an odd move for the Braves to make.
Braves trade idea lands Yankees' underperforming Gold Glove shortstop to replace Mauricio Dubon originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Shortstop has been somewhat of a revolving door for the Atlanta Braves following Dansby Swanson's departure in free agency.
Orlando Arcia was an All-Star in 2023, but watched his OPS drop from . 741 to . 625 from one season to the next.
Nick Allen is a tremendous defender at the position, but his bat left much to be desired. Mauricio Dubon was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for Allen in November. Atlanta hopes he provides a little more power and versatility on defense.
The 31-year-old has won two Gold Glove Awards as a utility player. However, there's still time for the Braves' president of baseball operations, Alex Anthopoulos, to make a late spring training trade. Braves named best landing spot for Yankees' Anthony Volpe Anthony Volpe has fallen short of expectations with the New York Yankees after graduating through the minors as the organization's top prospect.