"Mike Tauchamn is not a name that will move the needle much for the New York Mets, but signing the veteran outfielder to a minor-league deal this week is as smart a move as David Stearns can make this time of year. For as much promise as the Mets' current plan in right field seems, there is just as much uncertainty. Carson Benge, the organization's No. 2 prospect, is going to have an opportunity to win the starting job."
"Tauchman is a serviceable defensive outfielder who can play all three positions, but played 73 of his 93 games with the Chicago White Sox last season in right field. His left-handed bat can also help keep the bottom of the lineup afloat if necessary. The numbers are in no way gaudy, but he has a .359 on-base percentage over the last three seasons, a .740 OPS, and a 108 OPS+, which ranks him at just above average (league-average OPS+ is 100)."
Mike Tauchman joined the Mets on a minor-league deal to address uncertainty in right field and add outfield depth. Carson Benge will compete for the starting job while Brett Baty and Tyrone Taylor present alternative, imperfect options. Tauchman can play all three outfield positions, logged substantial time in right field last season, and bats left-handed. He posted a .359 on-base percentage, a .740 OPS and a 108 OPS+ over the last three seasons. The Mets struggled last season with a weak bottom of the lineup, as multiple players recorded OPS marks below .600 and six regulars had OBP under .300.
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