Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Thu 3/12/26 12:04 PM

Tauchman could wind up being the Mets' Opening Day right fielder, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Mon 2/16/26 6:32 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Fri 11/21/25 6:29 PM

The White Sox did not tender Tauchman (knee) a contract for 2026 on Friday, making him a free agent.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Wed 9/24/25 5:03 PM

The White Sox placed Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a torn meniscus in his right knee.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Sun 9/21/25 2:08 PM

Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Thu 9/18/25 9:46 AM

Tauchman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman hit his first home run since Aug. 6 and ninth of the season. He has started nine of the last 10 games since returning from general body soreness Sept. 7. He's hit only .194 in that span, though he has chipped in three RBI and five runs.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Thu 9/11/25 11:14 AM

Tauchman is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Thu 9/11/25 1:05 AM

Tauchman went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman has started three straight games since returning from general soreness. He's led off in every contest since and has gone 4-for-11 with two runs scored and two RBI. Tauchman delivered a two-RBI double in the second inning to put the White Sox up 5-1.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Sun 9/7/25 10:46 AM

Tauchman (soreness) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Mike Tauchman
RF/DH CWS
Fri 9/5/25 5:41 PM

Tauchman is out of the lineup Friday due to general body soreness, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman was held out of the lineup with lower body soreness Aug. 23, so it's not a new ailment for the 34-year-old. Tauchman has been out of the lineup for three consecutive games, though it's unclear if all of the absences are due to the soreness. Regardless, Tauchman should be considered day-to-day.