Mike Tauchman - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut by Mets The Mets released Tauchman on Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Tauchman, who has not played at the major-league level since 2025 with the White Sox, has cut ties with the Mets organization on Wednesday. The 35-year-old is coming off surgery to repair his torn meniscus and has not seen much action at the minor league level this season. In just 33 plate appearances with Triple-A Syracuse, Tauchman slashed .188/.212/.219 with no home runs and one RBI.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for action at Double-A Triple-A Syracuse reinstated Tauchman (knee) from its 60-day injured list Tuesday and assigned him to Double-A Binghamton.

Impact Tauchman joined the Mets for spring training as a non-roster invitee and appeared to have a decent shot at winning a reserve outfield job on the Opening Day squad before his roster bid ended when he suffered a torn meniscus March 21. Now just under four months removed from surgery, Tauchman has been cleared to join one of the Mets' upper-level affiliates after he went 4-for-22 with a 7:4 BB:K across eight rehab games between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Single-A St. Lucie. He should eventually move up to Syracuse, but Tauchman could face an uphill battle to earn a call-up to the big club unless the Mets' outfield depth is tested by injuries.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume baseball activities Tauchman (knee) is still rehabbing at the Mets' spring training complex and has yet to resume baseball activities, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact New York could use a boost to its struggling offense, but it doesn't look like Tauchman will be a potential solution any time soon after undergoing knee surgery in late March. He was originally given a six-week recovery timeline, but the 35-year-old outfielder may not be back in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse until June.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mets and veteran outfielder Tommy Pham agree to a minor league contract, AP source says

Tommy Pham and the New York Mets have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Mike Tauchman now has a timeline to return to NY Mets after knee surgery The New York Mets won’t have to wait long for Mike Tauchman, as he could return from knee surgery much sooner than expected.

MARCH 26 • BOLAVIP.COM

Undergoes surgery Tauchman underwent surgery Thursday to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Tauchman is expected to miss the first six weeks of the season while he recovers from his operation. He'll report to Triple-A Syracuse once he's healthy but could be bumped up to Queens during the season if Carson Benge struggles during his first season in the bigs.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mets bringing back Tommy Pham on Minors deal (source) The Mets are bringing a familiar face back as outfield depth, agreeing with veteran Tommy Pham on a Minor League deal, a source told MLB.com...

MARCH 26 • MLB.COM

Mike Tauchman injury: What are NY Mets options on depth chart? Tough news for fans as Mike Tauchman’s injury leaves an opening in the outfield on the depth chart, but the New York Mets have several playe...

MARCH 23 • BOLAVIP.COM

NY Mets face setback as Carlos Mendoza confirms Mike Tauchman sidelined by serious injury Carlos Mendoza, manager of the New York Mets, will not be able to count on Mike Tauchman in the short term, as he will have to undergo surge...

MARCH 22 • BOLAVIP.COM

Tauchman has meniscus tear, leaving Mets' RF job open for Benge PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Throughout Spring Training, Mets officials have been reluctant to handicap roster competitions, noting frequently th...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Needs surgery for torn meniscus Tauchman was diagnosed Sunday with a torn meniscus in his left knee and will require surgery, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact The Mets haven't announced whether Tauchman will require a meniscectomy/meniscus trim or a full meniscus repair, but either way, the veteran outfielder won't be part of the Opening Day roster and will likely miss at least the first month of the upcoming season. Despite attending spring training as a non-roster invitee, Tauchman 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 Grapefruit League. Once he's fully recovered from surgery, Tauchman is expected to head to Triple-A Syracuse.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for MRI Tauchman was removed from Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros with a left knee injury, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Tauchman seemingly injured himself while running out of the batter's box in the third inning. He attempted to play through it but was still visibly bothered by his knee until he was removed in the fifth. The 35-year-old non-roster invitee had been in the running to grab a spot on the Mets' bench, but he now may be in jeopardy of beginning the year on the injured list.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

NY Mets' outfield depth takes hit as Mike Tauchman injury clouds Opening Day roster battle Ahead of Opening Day, the New York Mets faced a setback when Mike Tauchman sustained an injury during spring training.

MARCH 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

Holds late March opt-out Tauchman has a March 25 opt-out in his minor-league contract, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Still in mix for roster spot Tauchman could wind up being the Mets' Opening Day right fielder, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Tauchman reveals why he chose the NY Mets despite other offers With nothing to hide, Mike Tauchman was candid about why he chose to sign a minor league deal with the New York Mets, even though he likely...

FEBRUARY 19 • BOLAVIP.COM

Mike Tauchman joins crowded Mets outfield on minor-league deal in potential depth boost The Mets are adding a veteran outfielder to compete for a job in camp.

FEBRUARY 17 • NYPOST.COM

Inks NRI deal with Mets 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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Angels keep ignoring a sneaky free agent who fits their outfield perfectly The Los Angeles Angels still need to improve their outfield heading into the 2026 season, and adding Mike Tauchman could solve several issue...

JANUARY 24 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

These 2 non-tendered players could make sense as Tigers candidates (and at a bargain) The Tigers could target new outfield free agents Mike Tauchman and Adolis García after they were non-tendered.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

White Sox sign Derek Hill, non-tender Tauchman, Elko, Booser The White Sox retained speedy outfielder Derek Hill on a one-year contract while non-tendering outfielder Mike Tauchman, first baseman Tim E...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts

Texas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals and White Sox meet in series rubber match

The Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals meet the White Sox after Garcia's 3-home run game

The Washington Nationals take on the Chicago White Sox after Luis Garcia hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-9 loss to the White Sox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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Mets and veteran outfielder Tommy Pham agree to a minor league contract, AP source says

Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts

Nationals and White Sox meet in series rubber match

Nationals meet the White Sox after Garcia's 3-home run game