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Mets Outfield Candidate Mike Tauchman Leaves Spring Game With Knee Discomfort

The timing could affect the Mets’ final roster competition.

Feb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets right fielder Mike Tauchman (50) returns to the dugout against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
New York Mets’ Mike Tauchman hits a double in the third inning against the Washington Nationals during Spring Training Clover Field, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, FL.
Mar 5, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets left fielder Mike Tauchman (50) celebrates after scoring against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • He grimaced after a third-inning groundout against the Astros and later hunched following a throw from right field.
  • He hobbled while taking the field for the fifth inning and was replaced in right by AJ Salgado.
  • Some reports described the issue as left knee soreness, but the team has not issued a diagnosis or timeline.
  • Tauchman, 35, had been vying with Carson Benge for a roster spot after a productive spring performance.
  • Reporters described the situation as developing with no immediate update from the Mets.