Mauricio Dubon moves to leadoff, Jose Azocar gets a start in Coors finale

TL;DR

Mauricio Dubon has been moved to the leadoff spot for the Atlanta Braves as Ronald Acuña Jr. is on the Injured List. Jose Azocar will start in right field against the Colorado Rockies in the final game at Coors Field.

Key points

Mauricio Dubon moved to leadoff for the Braves
Ronald Acuña Jr. is on the Injured List
Jose Azocar starts in right field against a lefty
Michael Harris II is not starting
Braves face Colorado Rockies at Coors Field

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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 01: Mauricio Dubon #14 of the Atlanta Braves hits a 3 RBI triple against the Colorado Rockies in the eighth inning at Coors Field on May 01, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images With Ronald Acuña Jr. now on the Injured List with a hamstring issue, the Braves are reshuffling their lineup. Notable change #1: Mauricio Dubon is now the leadoff hitter. Notable change #2: with a lefty on the hill, Jose Azocar gets the start in right field. The rest of the lineup is kind of as expected against a lefty, though Michael Harris II isn’t starting such that Drake Baldwin can DH while Jonah Heim catches again. The Rockies have also reshuffled their lineup, with Hunter Goodman DHing while Brett Sullivan catches, which has pushed Tyler Freeman out of the starting nine for another day.

This is a fun batter-versus-pitcher day. and Dubon have both hit well in 20+ PAs. hasn’t in double-digit PAs, but has. Even Azocar has faced Freeland before, meaning that everyone in the starting nine has except Baldwin. Collectively, it’s a .389 wOBA and .333 xwOBA against Freeland in 92 career PAs. On the flip side, everyone in the lineup except TJ Rumfield and have faced , though not in very many PAs. Collectively, it’s 28 PAs with a .247 wOBA and .250 xwOBA, and 12 strikeouts in those 28 PAs. We’ll see if Strider can replicate that level of success.

Q&A

Why is Mauricio Dubon batting leadoff for the Braves?

Mauricio Dubon is batting leadoff due to Ronald Acuña Jr. being placed on the Injured List with a hamstring issue.

Who is starting in right field for the Braves against the Rockies?

Jose Azocar is starting in right field for the Braves against the Rockies, as they face a left-handed pitcher.

What are the Braves' lineup changes for the game against the Rockies?

The Braves have reshuffled their lineup with Dubon leading off and Azocar starting in right field, while Michael Harris II is not starting to allow Drake Baldwin to DH.