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N.Y. Mets • #50 • CF

Mike Tauchman

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Thu, Mar 19
W 6-2
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Fri, Mar 20
L 4-3
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Sat, Mar 21
L 3-1
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HOU
Sat, Mar 21
L 7-5
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Sun, Mar 22
L 4-3
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Thu, Mar 26
1:15 pm
NBC
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Sat, Mar 28
4:10 pm
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Sun, Mar 29
1:40 pm
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Mon, Mar 30
7:45 pm
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Tue, Mar 31
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Player Outlook
Mike Tauchman was the veteran presence the younger White Sox roster needed in 2025 and he effectively filled that role both on and off the field. Tauchman had a solid 115 wRC+ that included a .263/.356/.400 triple-slash line with nine homers and 40+ runs as well as RBIs. Tauchman is a serviceable major league reserve outfielder who can play both corners against righties, but his overall numbers would suffer with increased full-season exposure. His older body failed him a few times this season as he had a hamstring strain, groin soreness, and a right knee meniscus tear in September which required surgery to repair. Tauchman's affordable arbitration rate of $2.5M for 2026 was still too much for the White Sox and he wasn't resigned. He'll likely find a meaningful role elsewhere, but his fantasy viability still may be limited to deeper leagues.

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2026 — — — — — — — .000
2025 2242.4 44 9 40 45 — .263
2024 2142 50 7 29 47 6 .248
3y Avg. 235.52.3 53 8 39 49 4 .254
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  • Mets' Mike Tauchman: Needs surgery for torn meniscus

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    Tauchman was diagnosed Sunday with a torn meniscus in his left knee and will require surgery, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. The Mets haven't announced whether Tauchman will require a trim or a full meniscus repair, but either way, the veteran outfielder will likely miss at least the first month of the season. The 35-year-old appeared to have a strong chance at breaking camp with the big club as a fourth outfielder after posting an .819 OPS over 35 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League. Once he's fully recovered from surgery, Tauchman is expected to head to Triple-A Syracuse, and he could factor into New York's outfield plans this summer if rookie Carson Benge struggles as the team's everyday right fielder.
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  • Mets' Mike Tauchman: Holds late March opt-out

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    Tauchman has a March 25 opt-out in his minor-league contract, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. The veteran outfielder is having a strong camp for the Mets, slashing .333/.481/.619 through 27 plate appearances with three doubles and a homer, but Tauchman has always been the backup plan in right field if top prospect Carson Benge was deemed to need more time in the minors to begin the season. That hasn't looked like the case this spring, as Benge has an impressive .367/.406/.433 line of his own and hasn't seemed overmatched at the plate or in the field. It's possible the Mets elect to keep both outfielders, perhaps at the expense of a backup infielder if Francisco Lindor (hand) is ready for Opening Day, but Tauchman could also be auditioning for other clubs over the next 10 days.
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  • Mets' Mike Tauchman: Still in mix for roster spot

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    Tauchman could wind up being the Mets' Opening Day right fielder, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. New York would prefer to see top prospect Carson Benge win the job, but if he needs some more time in the minors, Tauchman appears to be Plan B. The veteran outfielder has had a strong spring since signing as a NRI with the Mets in mid-February, batting .308 (4-for-13) through seven games with three doubles, a homer and a 3:3 BB:K. Benge, for his part, is batting .391 (9-for-23) with a triple, a steal and a 1:4 BB:K. Brett Baty and Tyrone Taylor are also available to cover right field, but they may be ticketed for the bench.
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  • Mets' Mike Tauchman: Inks NRI deal with Mets

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    The Mets signed Tauchman (knee) to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report. Top prospect Carson Benge enters spring training seemingly in the driver's seat for the Mets' right-field job, but Tauchman will provide additional competition and depth. The 35-year-old slashed .263/.356/.400 with nine home runs over 93 contests last season with the White Sox. Tauchman's season ended in late September due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, and it's unclear whether he will have any restrictions at the outset of camp.
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  • Mike Tauchman: Let go by White Sox

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    The White Sox did not tender Tauchman (knee) a contract for 2026 on Friday, making him a free agent. The veteran outfielder had a .756 OPS and nine homers for Chicago last season, but he was limited to 93 games due to injuries. Tauchman has a .740 OPS across the past three seasons and should be able to land a big-league contract for 2026, though he's likely best suited as more of a No. 4 outfielder.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Placed on 10-day IL

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    The White Sox placed Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. Tauchman's season is officially over after slashing .263/.356/.400 with nine home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored and a 45:86 BB:K across 385 plate appearances over 93 games. Tauchman signed a one-year deal with the White Sox last winter and will again become a free agent after the season.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Idle against righty

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    Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. Tauchman will get a rare day off against a righty (Michael King) after starting the last eight games. Dominic Fletcher will step in for Tauchman in right field and will bat ninth.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Out against southpaw

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    Tauchman is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rays. The left-handed-hitting Tauchman doesn't always sit against southpaws, but he will take a seat in this one as the Rays send lefty Ian Seymour to the bump. Brooks Baldwin is covering right field and batting seventh for the White Sox.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Back in lineup

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    Tauchman (soreness) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against Detroit. Tauchman will return to the lineup for the first time since Tuesday, after general soreness had kept him out of commission for a few days. The veteran outfielder should continue to set the table for the White Sox against right-handed pitching, though he'll likely be held out of the starting nine versus most left-handed pitchers.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Receiving evening off

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    Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins. Michael Taylor will enter the lineup in the White Sox outfield while Tauchman takes a seat after starting in each of the last four contests. Though Tauchman has regularly been serving as the White Sox's leadoff man, he hasn't provided much fantasy value in recent weeks, batting just .230 with one home run, no stolen bases, nine runs and eight RBI in 26 games since the start of August.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Knocks in pair

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    Tauchman went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Monday against the Twins. Tauchman singled in a run in the fifth inning and then drove in a second run in the eighth frame on a double. He has multiple hits in five of his last 10 starts, also recording four RBI and five runs scored. Tauchman remains the White Sox's primary leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching and has an impressive .776 OPS across 337 plate appearances for the season.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Out against lefty

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    Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees. The left-handed-hitting Tauchman doesn't always sit out against southpaws, but he will take a seat for this one as the Yankees send southpaw Carlos Rodon to the bump. Brooks Baldwin is in right field for the White Sox.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Idle against southpaw

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    Tauchman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. The White Sox are running out a full lineup of right-handed-hitting options to counter Royals southpaw Noah Cameron, so Tauchman will join fellow left-handed hitters Kyle Teel, Andrew Benintendi and Colson Montgomery on the bench. Michael Taylor will cover right field in place of Tauchman, who will put a six-game hitting streak on hold Monday unless he's called upon off the bench.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Scores twice

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    Tauchman went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Sunday against the Twins. Tauchman was back in the lineup and led off after missing Saturday's game with lower-body soreness. He singled in both the first and second innings and came around to score on each occasion. The performance also extended Tauchman's hitting streak to six games, during which he's recorded three RBI and five runs scored.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Battling soreness

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    White Sox manager Will Venable said Tauchman is getting a precautionary day off Saturday due to lower-body soreness, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports. The White Sox are going through a stretch of 17 games in 17 days, and the team is looking to get some of its everyday players additional rest. Tauchman will get a breather Saturday as he tends to some minor lower-body soreness. Michael Taylor is playing right field Saturday while Andrew Benintendi slots in at DH.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Getting breather Saturday

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    Tauchman is not in the starting lineup against Minnesota on Saturday. Tauchman had started seven straight games, either in right field or at DH, going 7-for-29 with three RBI and three runs over that stretch. The White Sox are starting Michael Taylor in right and Andrew Benintendi at designated hitter Saturday.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Knocks in pair

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    Tauchman went 2-for-6 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Monday against Atlanta. Tauchman played a key role in the White Sox's six-run fourth inning, delivering a two-RBI double while also coming around to score. He's had a quietly solid season, but his production has slowed in August. Even after Monday's performance, Tauchman is hitting only .196 with four RBI and four runs scored across his last 15 games.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Back in action Friday

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    Tauchman (shoulder) will bat seventh and play right field Friday against Kansas City. Tauchman was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right shoulder soreness, but after a team day off, he's back in the starting nine for Friday's series opener. Michael Taylor and Luis Robert will join him in the outfield, patrolling left and center field, respectively.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Absent from Saturday's lineup

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    Tauchman is not in the White Sox's starting lineup against the Guardians on Saturday. The lefty-hitting Tauchman will be on the bench to begin Saturday's game while Corey Julks, Luis Robert and Michael Taylor man the outfield from left to right. Tauchman has offered mixed results at the plate of late, going 2-for-18 with six walks, one home run, two RBI and seven strikeouts over his last five games.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Resting for series opener

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    Tauchman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. The left-handed-hitting Tauchman will give way to Austin Slater in right field for the series opener while the Phillies send southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the hill. A candidate to be moved elsewhere ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, Tauchman has done well to boost his value thus far in the second half. Through seven starts since the All-Star break, he's produced a .303/.343/.667 slash line while smacking three home runs.
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