Mauricio Dubn Ken Griffey Jersey is not the type of flashy mid-season acquisition Houstonians expect to be vital down the stretch, but with AledmysDaz on the shelf, the Houston Astros needed a Swi s Army Knife.One step up fromDubn on the depth chart isDaz. Both players fill similar roles, they can play just about anywhere on the diamond.Daz for example has played every position but center field, pitcher and catcher Nelson Cruz Jersey in 2022. Dubn meanwhile, has played every outfield, and both middle infield positions. Neither provide much value above average with their bats,Dubn is especially lacking in the offensive category, his OPS+ is a paltry 68 in 2022.Neverthele s, players of his type afford the Astros a certain versatility that other teams lack. They're able to useDubn andDaz as insurance. They can fill enough roles on the bench so that the Astros can carry players like J.J. Matejevic who provide little positional or defensive value.Scroll to continueLosingDaz on August 16 could have been Reggie McClain Jersey a major problem for the Astros., he had started 11 games in the month of August and the value he provided on defense couldn't be replaced in one player, fellow bench-mates Jake Meyers or Matejevic were not going to step in and fill six positions.ThusDubn has been thrust to the forefront. In his last three games he's played the three most valuable defensive positions on the diamond, pitcher and catcher not included.On Saturday he came in Ben Gamel Jersey as a defensive substitution at second base, on Monday he came on as a shortstop and on Tuesday he came in to play Mitch Haniger Jersey center field. Dubn is one of a very select few who could do that, and field all of those positions competently as a seasoned profe sional. It's a rare trait and a special player that probably won't be with the Astros for long, but his talents should be respected while he's still around.More From SI's Inside The Astros:
