Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 3/28/21 5:13 PM

Manager Aaron Boone described Tauchman's (shin) removal from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies as precautionary, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman exited the contest in the bottom of the third after having previously fouled a ball of his shin/calf area during his at-bat in the top of of the second. Boone said that Tauchman won't be sent in for any further tests, so the Yankees are seemingly hopeful that the outfielder will be good to go for Opening Day simply by addressing his leg with ice treatment over the next few days.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 3/28/21 2:21 PM

Tauchman was removed in the third inning of Sunday's Grapefruit League game with an ankle injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ryan LaMarre subbed into the contest for Tauchman, who initially hurt his ankle when he fouled a ball off himself in his second-inning at-bat, which culminated in a strikeout. Tauchman was able to stay in the game and played the outfield for the subsequent half inning, but he appeared to be in obvious pain. The 30-year-old had already been informed that he would be included on the Yankees' Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder, but the injury -- if serious -- could change those plans.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sat 3/27/21 12:47 PM

Tauchman will begin the regular season in the majors, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman has slashed .259/.394/.593 with three home runs, four RBI and two stolen bases in 11 spring games this year and was rewarded with a spot on the Opening Day roster. He'll serve as a depth option in the outfield and could also see some playing time at first base behind Jay Bruce since Luke Voit (knee) is out to begin the regular season.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 2/28/21 11:08 AM

Tauchman stated Saturday that he hasn't been approached by the Yankees about playing first base, but that he's open to the idea, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman also noted that he played some first base in college, perhaps as a nudge to the organization to find a way to get him playing time. Per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, the 30-year-old focused his offseason on crafting a "tighter and flatter" bat path after realizing that his power drop last year was caused by his bat path being "out of whack." Though Tauchman is an excellent defender in the outfield, it remains to be seen where he fits on the Yankees' depth chart, and his offensive struggles last season may have him on the outside looking in for a roster spot.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Wed 9/16/20 5:12 PM

Tauchman remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
The Yankees have welcomed back the likes of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gio Urshela back from the injured list over the last two days, and Gleyber Torres' eventual return from a quadriceps injury will put New York's star-studded lineup back at full strength. All of those returns spell bad news for Tauchman, who finds himself out of the lineup for the fourth time in five games. All of Judge, Aaron Hicks, Clint Frazier and Brett Gardner appear to be ahead of him for starts in the outfield.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sun 9/13/20 10:59 AM

Tauchman is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman is 4-for-18 with zero homers and one steal this month, and three of those four hits came in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against Baltimore. Clint Frazier will get the start in right field while Gary Sanchez starts at designated hitter.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sat 9/12/20 9:43 AM

Tauchman went 3-for-3 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader sweep over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman did not play in the nightcap, but he got the start and swatted three singles in the opener. He plated the Yankees' final run in the seven-inning win with a base hit to center field. The three-hit game helped Tauchman snap a 12-game slump in which he had collected only two base knocks in 29 at-bats, though he did draw eight walks over that span. The outfielder is slashing .265/.367/.325 on the season.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Thu 9/10/20 3:55 PM

Tauchman isn't starting Thursday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman will take a seat once again Thursday as he continues to split time in right field with Aaron Judge (calf) still sidelined. Clint Frazier will get the nod in right field.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Sat 9/5/20 5:30 PM

Tauchman isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
After sitting in Friday's nightcap, Tauchman will retreat to the bench once again. Clint Frazier will start in right field.

Mike Tauchman
OF/DH CWS
Fri 9/4/20 9:11 PM

Tauchman isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Tauchman drew three walks in Friday's matinee, and he'll take a breather for the second game. Clint Frazier will start in right field.