Mauricio Dubon Could Be Ideal Kike Hernandez Replacement for Dodgers
If the Dodgers want a new utility player, Braves free agent Mauricio Dubon could be a viable option for the Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers tend to target utility players, and with Miguel Rojas, a very flexible infielder, and Kike Hernandez, who can play every position, both leaving the team to start the offseason, they could look for an alternative. Why the Dodgers may look for a new utility playerRojas is now firmly retired and has already moved into coaching, while Hernandez has faced two straight years of declining offensive production, and at 35, there may be doubts about his viability going forward. The Dodgers still have Tommy Edman under contract for multiple years, and Hyeseong Kim is also in the mix, leaving the team with some hyper-flexible players; but if they add another player, there is a clear candidate.Oct 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Mauricio Dubon (14) sits in the dugout before game one of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)How Mauricio Dubon fits on the DodgersMauricio Dubon, the Atlanta Braves defensive chess piece, held his own at many tough positions, including left field, s...