Mauricio Dubon was out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees after starting four straight games at four different positions.
The super-utility player had recently been used in left field, center field, second base and shortstop, showing how Atlanta had been moving him around during the stretch. That kind of usage can give a lineup flexibility, but it also makes a day off more noticeable when it comes after a heavy run of starts.
On Sunday, Atlanta made room for Dominic Smith, who batted sixth as the DH. That change gave the lineup a different look while Dubon stepped aside for the game.
For Dubon, the situation was straightforward: he had been in the lineup for four straight games, and Sunday marked a reset after that stretch. For Atlanta, the move meant another adjustment as it continued to mix and match pieces around the batting order and defensive alignment.
