When the Cubs signed veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman to a minor league deal back in January of last year, the deal was barely a footnote in an offseason that saw Chicago splurge on stars such as Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger...
Tauchman is perhaps best known for his 2019 campaign when he enjoyed a breakout season with the Yankees, posting 3.1 fWAR in just 87 games while slashing .277/.361/.504 with 13 home runs.
While his incredible performance in 2019 offered some hope that he was emerging as a big league regular, Tauchman would fall back to Earth over the next two seasons, struggling with his power production.
Tauchman's journey highlights the unpredictability in baseball careers, showing how a player written off after two challenging seasons can emerge as a key piece for a team.
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