Shawn Dubin DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Houston Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin (shoulder) will resume playing catch in camp on Saturday after battling right-shoulder inflammation. Additionally, right-hander Kaleb Ort (oblique) is progressing nicely and has been throwing off flat ground. Because Dubin hasn't pitched at all in spring training yet, he will not be ready for Opening Day in late March. However, if the 29-year-old can avoid setbacks as he begins ramping up, he should be able to return early in the 2025 regular season in a relief role for the Astros. Dubin made 31 appearances (two starts) for the Astros in 2024 in his second major-league season and had a 4.17 ERA (3.72 FIP), his first two career saves, a 1.57 WHIP, 49 strikeouts and 26 walks in 45 1/3 innings. Ort, who injured his left oblique early in camp, is also probably a long shot to be ready for Opening Day.

Houston Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin (shoulder) and outfielder Pedro Leon (knee) are both dealing with injuries in camp, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Dubin has right-shoulder inflammation and has been shut down in spring training, while Leon has a Grade 1 MCL strain in his knee and will be out for a while. Dubin probably has a better shot at being ready for Opening Day in late March, but it's possible both players will have to open the 2025 regular season on the injured list. The 29-year-old Dubin posted a 4.17 ERA while striking out 49 and walking 26 in 45 1/3 innings for the Astros a season ago. Leon, a 26-year-old from Cuba, made his big-league debut in 2024 and went 2-for-20 (.100) with two steals and 10 strikeouts in seven games. When he recovers from his knee injury, he'll likely join Triple-A Sugar Land.

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Shawn Dubin (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder injury. Rome noted that his shoulder "didn't feel right" after playing catch. Manager Joe Espada said that Dubin is currently shut down from throwing. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status as his current timetable is unknown. Last season, the 29-year-old held a 4.17 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP across 45 1/3 innings of work. He struck out 49 batters but showed weak command as he served up free passes at a high 12.6 percent rate. Dubin was typically deployed out of the bullpen but did make two starts last season. Fantasy managers should expect the Georgetown College product to operate primarily out of the bullpen during the 2025 campaign.