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Mets Add Outfield Depth with Tauchman Deal
17 Feb
Summary
- Mike Tauchman, 35, agreed to a minor-league deal Monday.
- He made 73 appearances in right field for the White Sox last season.
- Juan Soto is now in left field for the Mets.
The New York Mets have bolstered their outfield options by agreeing to a minor-league deal with veteran Mike Tauchman. This move, pending a physical, adds experienced competition to the team's roster. Tauchman, aged 35, spent last season with the Chicago White Sox, where he played 73 games in right field.
During his time with the White Sox, Tauchman, a left-handed batter, recorded a .756 OPS and hit nine home runs over 93 total games. His fielding metrics placed him around the league average. The Mets' outfield configuration sees Juan Soto now playing left field and the newly acquired Luis Robert Jr. in center field, creating an open competition for right field.
Other candidates vying for playing time in right field include top prospect Carson Benge, Brett Baty, Tyrone Taylor, and MJ Melendez. Tauchman's agreement signifies the Mets' strategy to build depth and options as they prepare for the upcoming season.
