Can Mauricio Dubón Keep Up His Hot Start? Call Up Didier Fuentes? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
Can Mauricio Dubón keep up his hot start at the plate? Should Atlanta call up Didier Fuentes to preserve his option? Previewing the Cleveland Guardians this weekend
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Show Notes
Lindsay Crosby breaks down how the Braves’ strong offense is being propped up by overperformance from lower-order bats, focusing on Mauricio Dubón’s .333 BA, .918 OPS start and why his results may regress based on expected stats despite elite contact and a high squared-up rate. He contrasts that with underperforming stars like Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, and Michael Harris, and notes Drake Baldwin’s production closely matches his expected numbers. Crosby then examines the near-term decision on Didier Fuentes: whether to recall him soon to preserve an option year or keep him in AAA to develop a more complete mix, especially a reliable splitter, given heavy four-seam reliance and command concerns. Finally, he previews the Guardians series at Truist Park, emphasizing Cleveland’s strikeout-heavy pitching staff, solid bullpen, low-scoring profile, and lineup versatility.
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