Astros General Manager Dana Brown announced they traded infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubón in exchange for infielder Nick Allen from the Atlanta Braves.

HOUSTON — The Astros made a roster move on Wednesday, acquiring a new infielder in a trade.

Astros General Manager Dana Brown announced they traded infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubón in exchange for infielder Nick Allen from the Atlanta Braves.

Allen, 27, spent the 2025 season with the Braves, appearing in 135 games and batting .221 with 11 doubles, 32 runs, 22 RBI and eight stolen bases.

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He was a finalist for the National League Gold Glove Award at shortstop, ranking fourth in the NL in Outs Above Average (17).

Allen has played in parts of four Major League seasons with the Athletics (2022-24) and the Braves (2025). He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the third round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Francis Parker School in San Diego, California.

Dubón, 31, batted .241 with 21 doubles, 43 runs, 33 RBI and a .644 OPS in 133 games for the Astros this season.

He made starts at multiple positions, including second base (37), shortstop (24), third base (15), and all three outfield positions.

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He ranked third among American League players in Outs Above Average (19).

Dubón spent parts of four seasons with the Astros, appearing in 485 games while batting .256 with 24 home runs and 142 RBI.

In a post to social media, the Astros said, “Forever grateful for you, Dubi. Thank you for everything, wishing you the best of luck in Atlanta.”

Forever grateful for you, Dubi.

Thank you for everything, wishing you the best of luck in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/pN0s0cUsbf

— Houston Astros (@astros) November 20, 2025

During his time with Houston, Dubón was a World Series Champion and a two-time Gold Glove Award winner.

All the love for #14. 🧡

Thank you, Dubi for the dedication, the memories and the mark you left on H-Town. pic.twitter.com/aRbUkYFYq6

— Houston Astros (@astros) November 20, 2025

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