Mets OF Mike Tauchman’s Injury Opens Spot for Top Prospect Carson Benge

Mike Tauchman injury clears roster spot for Mets' Carson Benge

Mike Tauchman tearing his meniscus has paved the way for one of the New York Mets' top prospects to make his big-league debut.

Mets OF Mike Tauchman’s injury opens spot for top prospect Carson Benge

New York Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman, who was plagued by knee issues last season with the Chicago ​White Sox, suffered another knee ‌injury that will put him on the shelf. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday that Tauchman, 35, tore the meniscus in his ‌left ​knee Saturday in a ⁠spring training game ⁠against the Houston Astros and will need surgery. Tauchman was enjoying a decent spring with the Mets — fashioning a .241/.371/.448 …

Mets get brutal injury news on veteran contending for roster spot

JUPITER, Fla. — The imaging on Mike Tauchman’s injured left knee came back with bad news.

Mike Tauchman injury: Mets’ RF competition ends with Carson Benge likely to make roster

New York Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman suffered a torn meniscus and will need to undergo surgery, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed on Sunday, subsequently

Mike Tauchman to undergo MRI for knee issue as Mets face key Opening Day roster decision

Mike Tauchman’s bid to secure a spot on the Mets’ Opening Day roster may have hit a snag. The veteran outfielder departed Saturday’s 7-5 exhibition loss to the Astros with left knee discomfort and was to receive an MRI exam, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.

What Mike Tauchman's Injury Means For Mets

Outfielder Mike Tauchman exited the Mets' spring game on Saturday with left knee soreness. Find out what it means for the team.