White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Diagnosed with Grade 2 strain
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Tauchman has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and is expected to be sidelined for a couple weeks, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Tauchman was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, but he could be looking at a bit of a longer stay on the injured list. It's the second time he's pulled his right hamstring in the last month. Austin Slater, Brooks Baldwin, Joshua Palacios and Michael Taylor are expected to absorb the extra playing time in the outfield with Tauchman sidelined.
The White Sox placed Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right hamstring strain.
Tauchman opened the season on the shelf after straining his right hamstring late in spring training, but he was activated Sunday and had started in right field in each of the White Sox's last three games. However, Tauchman aggravated the injury while rounding third base in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians, ultimately getting tagged out at the plate for what would have been a game-tying run. The severity of Tauchman's setback isn't known, but he'll go back on the IL and could be out beyond the minimum 10 days, given the recurring nature of the injury. Austin Slater will start in right field in Thursday's series finale in Cleveland, but Brooks Baldwin, Joshua Palacios and Michael Taylor could also pick up reps at the position while Tauchman is sidelined.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Logs three hits Wednesday
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Tauchman went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians.
Tauchman was responsible for three of the White Sox's eight hits Wednesday, all of which were singles, but he appeared to injure himself while rounding third base in the ninth inning and was tagged out by Austin Hedges for the final out. Tauchman has played in three games since being activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and has gone 4-for-10 with two walks and one run scored, but he could be facing another multi-game absence after aggravating a right hamstring injury that he initially suffered in mid-March.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Battling hamstring tightness
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Tauchman injured his right hamstring during Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Tauchman came up limping after rounding third base in the ninth inning, and he was thrown out at home plate to end the game. The White Sox haven't provided any details on the severity of his injury yet, though the 34-year-old seemed to be in quite a bit of pain immediately after the incident.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Reaches base twice
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Tauchman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Sunday against the Tigers.
Tauchman was activated from the injured list Sunday and made his season debut while serving as the leadoff hitter for the White Sox. He reached base on a single in his first plate appearance, and he also came around to score after a single by Andrew Vaughn. Tauchman has showcased strong plate discipline throughout his career, so he should have the chance to score plenty of runs, even considering the subpar White Sox lineup.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Reinstated, starting Sunday
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The White Sox activated Tauchman (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list, and he's starting in right field and batting leadoff Sunday against the Tigers.
Tauchman suffered a hamstring injury late in spring training and opened the campaign on the injured list, but he's ready to make his debut for the South Siders. The veteran outfielder had a .248/.357/.366 slash line in 109 games with the Cubs last season and should be a lineup regular against right-handed starters for the White Sox.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Starting rehab assignment
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Tauchman (hamstring) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Tauchman is working his way back from a mid-March right hamstring strain. He is eligible for activation Friday and it would appear he should be ready to go then if he can avoid setbacks. Tauchman is projected for regular starts in right field against right-handed pitching.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Goes on IL
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The White Sox placed Tauchman (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.
As anticipated, Tauchman will open the season on the IL after a right hamstring strain prevented him from playing in any Cactus League games after March 17. According to MLB.com, the White Sox are acting conservatively by holding Tauchman out to begin the season, so he could be activated when first eligible April 4. While Tauchman is out, Austin Slater is likely to receive more opportunities in right field.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Ticketed for IL
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General manager Chris Getz said Wednesday that Tauchman (hamstring) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Mike McCraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Tauchman struggled to a .194/.265/.387 slash line over 11 Cactus League games before sustaining a hamstring injury late last week that will prevent him from breaking camp with the big club. The severity of Tauchman's hamstring injury isn't yet known, but he won't be eligible to make his season debut until April 4.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Dealing with hamstring issue
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Tauchman is out of Sunday's spring lineup due to a hamstring injury and could begin the season on the injured list, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
It's unclear when Tauchman sustained the injury, but he was struggling in camp with a .652 OPS in 34 plate appearances. Assuming the 34-year-old is unavailable to begin the season, Austin Slater is likely to see more run in right field for the White Sox.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Struggling with ChiSox
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Tauchman has gone 3-for-23 with nine strikeouts in Cactus League action.
Tauchman is projected to be the White Sox's primary right fielder, but he's had a dismal spring. He was productive across the last two seasons for the Cubs with a .732 OPS, but given that he's 34 and on a rebuilding roster, he'll likely need to perform early in the regular season to maintain steady plate appearances.
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White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Inks deal with White Sox
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Tauchman signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the White Sox on Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Tauchman failed to receive an offer from the Cubs after slashing .248/.357/.366 with seven homers, 29 RBI, six stolen bases and 50 runs scored over 109 games a season ago, and he won't need to move far for his next gig. He spent the majority of his time in right field in 2024 but has experience playing all three outfield positions as well as serving in the DH spot.
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Mike Tauchman: No contract from Cubs
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The Cubs non-tendered Tauchman on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Tauchman will enter free agency after spending the last two seasons with the Cubs. He missed about a month of the 2024 regular season due to a Grade 2 groin strain he suffered in mid-June, and he finished the campaign with a .248/.357/.366 slash line, six stolen bases, seven home runs and 29 RBI over 350 plate appearances.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Reaches three times in loss
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Tauchman went 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies.
With the Cubs eliminated from playoff contention and Ian Happ (back) out of the lineup for the second straight day, Tauchman got another chance to start. The veteran homered Sunday and posted another solid stat line Monday from the leadoff spot. Tauchman could have some short-term fantasy value in the final week of the regular season as Chicago deploys some different lineups, though he figures to revert to a reserve role in 2025, which will push him back off the radar in most formats.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Homers in rare start Sunday
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Tauchman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals.
Tauchman picked up just his third start over the last month, and he made the most of it with a homer to lead off the bottom of the first inning. It was his first long ball since Aug. 4. The veteran outfielder is up to seven homers, six stolen bases, 27 RBI, 50 runs scored and a .249/.355/.370 slash line across 338 plate appearances this season. Tauchman could pick up some extra playing time over the final week if Ian Happ (undisclosed) remains out of action after getting scratched Sunday.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Tallies two hits off bench Saturday
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Tauchman, who appeared as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, went 2-for-2 with two runs scored in Saturday's 14-2 win over the Marlins.
Tauchman made a late appearance in the contest but quickly joined the hit parade, and he recorded his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 4. The veteran outfielder has been squeezed out of a regular role with the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field, which has pushed Cody Bellinger to the corners or the DH spot. Tauchman can still produce when he's in the lineup, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect consistent playing time in the near future.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Powers offense Sunday
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Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Cardinals.
Tauchman made his first start since Monday and saw his first action of any kind since Thursday, when he received one at-bat off the bench. The Cubs seem to be giving youngster Pete Crow-Armstrong more run in center field due to his speed and defensive abilities. With Crow-Armstrong gaining a foothold in the outfield, Cody Bellinger has been logging more time at designated hitter while relegating Tauchman to a reserve role. The 33-year-old's fantasy value takes a hit due to the reduction in playing time.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Idle Thursday
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Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals.
Tacuhman is not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive day after he didn't start in Wednesday's 13-4 victory over the Reds. Since returning from the injured list due to a groin injury, the 33-year-old is 4-for-31 in an 11-game span. Cody Bellinger is the designated hitter Thursday with Pete Crow-Armstrong entering the lineup in center field, batting eighth.
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Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Out of lineup again Friday
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Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Cardinals.
All four of Cody Bellinger's starts since he returned from the injured list have come from the designated hitter spot, as the Cubs appear to be protecting the finger injury that sent him to the IL. The result is Tauchman being out of the lineup for four straight games even after he contributed a walk-off RBI double in Thursday's comeback win. Bellinger should eventually return to playing the field, but until that happens, Tauchman will mostly be a bench bat.
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