Mike Tauchman
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Jun 29 2025Tauchman went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored Sunday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman got things going for the White Sox early, doubling to lead off the home half of the first inning before coming around to score. Since returning from a four-game absence caused by a groin injury, Tauchman has gone 7-for-17 with one run scored while serving as the leadoff hitter against right-handers.
Jun 24 2025Tauchman (groin) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman missed each of the previous four contests with a groin injury but is feeling well enough to serve as a DH in this one. It's not clear when he will be available to play the outfield. Michael Taylor will patrol right field and bat ninth Tuesday.
Jun 23 2025Tauchman (groin) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will miss out on a fourth consecutive start and hasn't been used off the bench in the last three contests after he tweaked his groin while running the bases in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals. Per MLB.com, Tauchman was scheduled to do some running and take part in other baseball activities prior to Monday's contest, and the White Sox will wait and see how his groin responds before determining if he'll be available off the bench in the series opener.
Jun 22 2025Tauchman (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll miss a third consecutive start while he deals with a sore right groin, which he tweaked while running the bases Thursday. The White Sox haven't used Tauchman off the bench in either of the first two contests in Toronto, and manager Will Venable will likely stay away from the veteran outfielder in the series finale as well. Michael Taylor will cover right field.
Jun 21 2025Tauchman (groin) isn't part of the starting nine for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will be on the bench for a second straight game after tweaking his right groin Thursday. The outfielder should still be considered day-to-day, but if he continues to miss time, an IL stint will be considered. For now, Austin Slater will fill right field and bat eighth.
Jun 20 2025Tauchman (groin) isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman exited Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader due to soreness in his right groin and will be withheld from the starting nine for Friday's contest. Tauchman should still be considered day-to-day. Andrew Benintendi, Luis Robert and Austin Slater will fill the outfield from left to right.
Jun 19 2025Tauchman exited the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against St. Louis with right groin soreness, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman entered the game as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and reached base on a single and a walk in his two plate appearances. However, he was removed from the contest after being thrown out at home in the ninth frame. Tauchman is considered day-to-day but has spent much of the 2025 season on the injured list due to a hamstring injury, so it's possible the issues are related.
Jun 6 2025Tauchman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman went deep in his third plate appearance of the game to record his third home run of the season. He's performed well in the leadoff role for the White Sox, reaching base multiple times in seven of his last 10 games. In that span, he has eight RBI and seven runs scored.
Jun 1 2025Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple Sunday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman extended his hitting streak to five games, four of which have been multi-hit performances. He's also recorded an extra-base hit in each of his last four starts, including his second long ball of the year Sunday. Tauchman is locked into the second spot in the White Sox order against right-handed pitching and is providing solid production since returning from the injured list May 23.
May 31 2025Tauchman went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox only managed eight hits in total, preventing Tauchman from producing more offense despite his strong performance from the leadoff spot. The 34-year-old has been on fire since coming off the IL in late May, going 10-for-29 (.345) with seven walks, four doubles, a homer, five RBI and eight runs in eight games.
May 28 2025Tauchman went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-RBI double and a run scored during Wednesday's 9-4 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman didn't have a double this season before Wednesday's contest, and the outing marked his second straight multi-hit game. Since being activated from the injured list May 23, Tauchman is 6-for-21 (.286) with four RBI and seven runs scored.
May 25 2025Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was activated from the injured list Friday and started in right field as the No. 2 spot for the first two games of the series, going 2-for-8 with a home run, two walks, three runs and two RBI. He'll likely be a fixture in the lineup against righties, but the White Sox could regularly hold Tauchman out versus lefties like Patrick Corbin, who is on the bump Sunday. Michael Taylor will replace Tauchman in right field.
May 24 2025Tauchman went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, a walk and two runs scored Saturday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman made his second straight start since being activated from the injured list with a hamstring injury. He's hit second on each occasion and managed his first home run of the season Saturday evening. Tauchman should be in a strong-side platoon role in right field and will look to get on track after missing nearly the entire first two months of the season with a recurring hamstring issue.
May 23 2025Tauchman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman made his return to the White Sox's lineup Friday after being reinstated from the 15-day injured list. The veteran outfielder smacked a single in his first plate appearance in the first inning, and after being walked in the third he came around to score on a Luis Robert RBI single. Tauchman has been limited to four major-league games this season due to a right hamstring strain that resulted in two separate stints on the IL.
May 16 2025The White Sox do not plan to activate Tauchman (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list this weekend, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has played four rehab games with Triple-A Charlotte, but the White Sox want to give him more time since he's coming back from a second right hamstring strain. He could be back sometime during the team's homestand next week. Once activated, Tauchman should serve as Chicago's regular right fielder against right-handed pitching.
May 8 2025Tauchman (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is ready to play in games again after missing nearly a month of action with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. The veteran outfielder has been limited to just three games this season due to injuries but should be ready to rejoin the White Sox sometime next week if all goes well.
Apr 11 2025Tauchman has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain is expected to be sidelined for a couple weeks, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was placed on the 10-day IL on Thursday, but he could be looking at a bit of a longer stay on the injured list. It's the second time he's pulled his right hamstring in the last month. Austin Slater, Brooks Baldwin, Joshua Palacios and Michael Taylor are expected to soak up the extra playing time in the outfield with Tauchman sidelined.
Apr 10 2025The White Sox placed Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman opened the season on the shelf after straining his right hamstring late in spring training, but he was activated Sunday and had started in right field in each of the White Sox's last three games. However, Tauchman aggravated the injury while rounding third base in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians, ultimately getting tagged out at the plate for what would have been a game-tying run. The severity of Tauchman's setback isn't known, but he'll go back on the IL and could be out beyond the minimum 10 days, given the recurring nature of the injury. Austin Slater will start in right field in Thursday's series finale in Cleveland, but Brooks Baldwin, Joshua Palacios and Michael Taylor could also pick up reps at the position while Tauchman is sidelined.
Apr 9 2025Tauchman injured his right hamstring during Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman came up limping after rounding third base in the ninth inning, and he was thrown out at home plate to end the game. The White Sox haven't provided any details on the severity of his injury yet, though the 34-year-old seemed to be in quite a bit of pain immediately after the incident.
Apr 6 2025Tauchman went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was activated from the injured list Sunday and made his season debut while serving as the leadoff hitter for the White Sox. He reached base on a single in his first plate appearance, and he also came around to score after a single by Andrew Vaughn. Tauchman has showcased strong plate discipline throughout his career, so he should have the chance to score plenty of runs, even considering the subpar White Sox lineup.
Mar 31 2025Tauchman (hamstring) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is working his way back from a mid-March right hamstring strain. He is eligible for activation Friday and it would appear he should be ready to go then if he can avoid setbacks. Tauchman is projected for regular starts in right field against right-handed pitching.
Mar 27 2025The White Sox placed Tauchman (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, Tauchman will open the season on the IL after a right hamstring strain prevented him from playing in any Cactus League games after March 17. According to MLB.com, the White Sox are acting conservatively by holding Tauchman out to begin the season, so he could be activated when first eligible April 4. While Tauchman is out, Austin Slater is likely to receive more opportunities in right field.
Mar 26 2025White Sox general manager Chris Getz confirmed Wednesday that Tauchman (hamstring) will open the season on the injured list, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman struggled to a .194/.265/.387 slash line over 11 Cactus League games before sustaining a hamstring injury late last week that will prevent him from breaking camp with the big club. The severity of Tauchman's hamstring injury isn't yet known, but he won't be eligible to make his season debut until April 4 once he's formally placed on the IL.
Mar 23 2025Tauchman is out of Sunday's spring lineup due to a hamstring injury and could begin the season on the injured list, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when Tauchman sustained the injury, but he was struggling in camp with a .652 OPS in 34 plate appearances. Assuming the 34-year-old is unavailable to begin the season, Austin Slater is likely to see more run in right field for the White Sox.
Mar 13 2025Tauchman has gone 3-for-23 with nine strikeouts in Cactus League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is projected to be the White Sox's primary right fielder, but he's had a dismal spring. He's been productive across the last two seasons with the Cubs, but given that he's 34 and on a rebuilding roster, he'll likely need to perform early in the regular season to maintain steady plate appearances.
Dec 9 2024Tauchman signed a contract with the White Sox on Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman failed to receive an offer from the Cubs after slashing .248/.357/.366 with seven homers, 29 RBI, six stolen bases and 50 runs scored over 109 games a season ago, and he won't need to move far for his next gig. He spent the majority of his time in right field in 2024 but has experience playing all three outfield positions as well as serving in the DH spot.
Nov 22 2024The Cubs non-tendered Tauchman on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will enter free agency after spending the last two seasons with the Cubs. He missed about a month of the 2024 regular season due to a grade 2 groin strain he suffered in mid-June, and he finished the campaign with a slash line of .248/.357/.366 with six stolen bases, seven home runs and 29 RBI over 350 plate appearances.
Sep 23 2024Tauchman went 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Cubs eliminated from playoff contention and Ian Happ (back) out of the lineup for the second straight day, Tauchman got another chance to start. The veteran homered Sunday and posted another solid stat line Monday from the leadoff spot. Tauchman could have some short-term fantasy value in the final week of the regular season as Chicago deploys some different lineups, though he figures to revert to a reserve role in 2025, which will push him back off the radar in many formats.
Sep 22 2024Tauchman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman picked up just his third start over the last month, and he made the most of it with a homer to lead off the bottom of the first inning. It was his first long ball since Aug. 4. The veteran outfielder is up to seven homers, six stolen bases, 27 RBI, 50 runs scored and a .249/.355/.370 slash line across 338 plate appearances this season. Tauchman could pick up some extra playing time over the final week if Ian Happ (undisclosed) remains out of action after getting scratched Sunday.
Aug 25 2024Tauchman, who appeared as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, went 2-for-2 with two runs scored in Saturday's 14-2 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman made a late appearance in the contest but quickly joined the hit parade, and he recorded his first multi-hit effort since Aug. 4. The veteran outfielder has been squeezed out of a regular role with the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field, which has pushed Cody Bellinger to the corners or the DH spot. Tauchman can still produce when he's in the lineup, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect consistent playing time in the near future.
Aug 4 2024Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Tauchman's first start since Monday and first action of any kind since Thursday, when he received one at-bat off the bench. The Cubs seem to be giving youngster Pete Crow-Armstrong more run in center field due to his speed and defensive abilities. That's pushed Cody Bellinger to DH and has mostly pushed Tauchman into a reserve role. The 33-year-old's fantasy value takes a hit due to the reduction in playing time.
Aug 2 2024Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four of Cody Bellinger's starts since he returned from the injured list have come from the designated hitter spot, as the Cubs appear to be protecting the finger injury that sent him to the IL. The result is Tauchman being out of the lineup for four straight games even after he contributed a walk-off RBI double in Thursday's comeback win. Bellinger should eventually return to playing the field, but until that happens, Tauchman will mostly be a bench bat.
Aug 1 2024Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tacuhman is not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive day after he didn't start in Wednesday's 13-4 victory over the Reds. Since returning from the injured list due to a groin injury, the 33-year-old is 4-for-31 in an 11 game span. Cody Bellinger is the designated hitter Thursday with Pete Crow-Armstrong entering the lineup in center field, batting eighth.
Jul 31 2024Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Nick Lodolo toeing the rubber for the Reds, the lefty-hitting Tauchman will hit the bench Wednesday. Cody Bellinger will get a day out of the outfield and will replace Tauchman as the Cubs' designated hitter.
Jul 30 2024Tauchman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman had started in eight of the Cubs' last nine games following his return from the injured list July 19, but he slashed just .129/.182/.129 over those contests. He's still holding down a .690 OPS for the season -- 140 points above Pete Crow-Armstrong's .550 mark -- but Tauchman could nonetheless lose out on work to the former player while he's struggling at the plate. Though he's provided little impact with the bat this season, Crow-Armstrong brings elite speed and defense in center field to the table, while Tauchman has typically been relegated to designated hitter or a corner-outfield spot and isn't nearly as prolific in the running game.
Jul 28 2024Tauchman is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Tauchman will begin Sunday's contest on the bench with Kansas City sending southpaw Cole Ragans to the mound. Seiya Suzuki will start in right field and bat third.
Jul 19 2024The Cubs activated Tauchman (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman missed a month of action with a strained left groin but has been cleared to return to action after playing in a couple rehab games. His playing-time outlook is a bit cloudy with the Cubs electing to deploy Christopher Morel at designated hitter lately, but in the short term with Cody Bellinger (finger) on the shelf, Tauchman should see at least semi-regular starts versus righties. He won't be in the lineup Friday versus right-hander Ryne Nelson and the Diamondbacks, however.
Jul 16 2024Tauchman (groin) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Monday, starting in right field and going 0-for-2 with a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is coming up on the one-month mark of his ongoing absence from a left groin strain but has been cleared to play in rehab games. The 33-year-old might not quite be ready to return from the 10-day injured list when the Cubs return to action Friday versus the Diamondbacks, but he shouldn't require too much time to get ramped back up. Once activated, Tauchman should return to seeing regular starts in the outfield or at designated hitter against right-handed pitching.
Jun 18 2024The Cubs placed Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a Grade 2 left groin strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The injury is expected to take about four weeks to heal, although it's not clear whether that's a potential return target or when he'll ramp up baseball activities. Either way, Tauchman will be out, at minimum, until after the All-Star break. Cody Bellinger is starting in right field Tuesday and could see more action there while Tauchman is sidelined.
Jun 17 2024Tauchman (groin) left Monday's contest with the Giants in the bottom of the third inning with left groin tightness, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman hustled down the line to beat out an infield single in the bottom of the third, tweaking his left groin in the process. The 33-year-old will likely undergo imaging Monday night to determine the severity of the injury.
Jun 12 2024Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll cede designated-hitter duties to Seiya Suzuki while the Cubs roll out an outfield of Ian Happ, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Cody Bellinger from left to right in the penultimate game of the series. Tauchman's move to the bench comes in the midst of a brief slump at the plate, as he's gone 2-for-18 with two walks over his last five games.
Jun 7 2024Tauchman is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest in Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has now been out of the lineup each of the last four times the Cubs have faced a lefty dating back to May 22, and he also was on the bench once versus a righty over that span. Christopher Morel is getting a start at designated hitter while Patrick Wisdom plays third base.
Jun 5 2024Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman provided some heroics, taking Michael Kopech deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the fans home happy. The veteran outfielder has provided steady play for the Cubs, and while Chicago has a crowded outfield, Tauchman has been able to see regular playing time as the DH when he's not in the field. As long as he's getting at-bats, the 33-year-old should hold onto some fantasy value.
Jun 4 2024Tauchman is not in the Cubs' lineup Tuesday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is not in the starting lineup for the second consecutive game, although he did log a pinch-hit appearance in Sunday's game against the Reds. Prior to the two absences from the lineup, the 33-year-old had started in five straight games. Tuesday's lineup also features Seiya Suzuki as the DH, Cody Bellinger in right and Michael Busch at first.
Jun 2 2024Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman started the previous five games and will take a seat Sunday after he went 5-for-20 with a double, an RBI and three runs during that stretch. Christopher Morel will serve as Chicago's designated hitter Sunday while David Bote starts at third base.
May 25 2024Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has three multi-hit efforts over his last eight games, going 9-for-33 (.273) in that span. His steal Saturday was his fourth of the season, three of which have been in May. The 33-year-old is slashing a fine .263/.376/.410 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 30 runs scored, nine doubles and a triple over 186 plate appearances. Tauchman is in a strong-side platoon role, but he's hitting leadoff against right-handed pitchers.
May 22 2024Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Tauchman will retreat to the bench Wednesday while southpaw Max Fried takes the hill for Atlanta. He'll indirectly cede his spot in the lineup to infielder Nick Madrigal, who draws the start at third base while Christopher Morel replaces Tauchman as the Cubs' designated hitter.
May 21 2024Tauchman went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3, 10-inning win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman served as the leadoff hitter and DH in this one, and he continued his solid play, pushing his average to .262 and his OPS to .789. The veteran is seeing regular time at DH and in right field, with Seiya Suzuki also in the mix for both spots. Tauchman isn't the most exciting fantasy option, but he's worth a look in deeper formats given his role and production.
May 15 2024Tauchman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was effective from the leadoff spot as he delivered his fourth home run of the season and first since April 28. The veteran started in left field in this one with Ian Happ getting the night off, but the Cubs now have a crowded outfield that features Tauchman, Happ, Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong. This could push Tauchman to the bench on a frequent basis, though the team seems intent on getting him regular playing time, and he's earned it with a strong .821 OPS so far.
Apr 30 2024Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman had half of Chicago's hits in the sluggish loss, pushing his season average up to .307 in the process. With Seiya Suzuki (oblique) and Cody Bellinger (ribs) both on the injured list, Tauchman has seen plenty of playing time recently, and the veteran has responded. He should remain a solid short-term fantasy asset, though his long-term outlook is a bit murkier, as it depends on how quickly the other outfielders are able to return to the lineup.
Apr 29 2024Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman instilled some life in the Cubs, as he was able to tie the game up with a three-run homer in the eighth off of Chris Martin. The 33-year-old has been the Cubs' best hitter over the last week and a half, slashing .400/.500/.743 with three homers, nine RBI, eight runs and a 6:8 BB:K over 11 games since April 17. The Cubs will have a crowded outfield once they get the likes of Cody Bellinger (ribs) and Seiya Suzuki (oblique) back from their respective injuries, but for now Tauchman is seizing his opportunity as an everyday player.
Apr 23 2024Tauchman went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and a solo home run during Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman entered Tuesday's game homerless on the year, a surprising fact considering his monstrous performance. He tagged J.P. France for a three-run shot in the first frame and followed up the long ball with a solo shot in the eighth inning. Tauchman has collected multiple hits in three of his last six games, batting .450 with six RBI and five runs scored during that stretch.
Apr 20 2024Tauchman went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 8-3 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman entered the game as a pinch hitter for Nick Madrigal in the fifth inning, and he responded with his second straight multi-hit performance. Ian Happ was also lifted from this game in the seventh with hamstring tightness and was replaced by Alexander Canario. If Happ has to miss any time moving forward, Tauchman is an option to fill in there, though he'd likely continue to sit against southpaws.
Apr 16 2024Tauchman is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will take a seat as Chicago will square off with left-hander Tommy Henry on the mound for Arizona on Tuesday. Righty bat Alexander Canario will take over in right field and bat ninth against the Diamondbacks.
Apr 10 2024Tauchman will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will be making his third start in four games after reaching base four times (one double, one single and two walks) over his prior two starts. At least while he continues to show a solid approach at the plate, Tauchman looks like he'll be prioritized ahead of Nick Madrigal for the final spot in the Cubs' regular lineup versus right-handed pitching.
Apr 6 2024Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will sit for the second game in a row Saturday despite the Dodgers sending out right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start on the bump. Nick Madrigal will fill the open spot in the Cubs' lineup, batting eighth while starting at third base.
Apr 5 2024Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old had started three straight against right-handers but will take a seat Friday with the Dodgers sending Bobby Miller to the mound. Tauchman's essentially been in a platoon with Nick Madrigal, getting starts in the outfield on days when Christopher Morel is at third base. Madrigal is at the hot corner Friday however, while Morel serves as the DH.
Apr 2 2024Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Tauchman will begin Tuesday's game in the dugout as the Rockies send southpaw Kyle Freeland to the mound. Seiya Suzuki will start in right field while Christopher Morel serves as the DH.
Apr 1 2024Tauchman will start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being excluded from the lineup in both of the Cubs' first two games of the season, Tauchman will make his second straight start Monday, with both coming against right-handed pitchers. At least for the time being, Tauchman seems to have secured a regular role against right-handers at the expense of Nick Madrigal, who will hit the bench for the second day in a row while Christopher Morel mans third base. The Cubs are likely to rotate Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki at designated hitter on days that Tauchman picks up starts in the outfield.
Mar 28 2024Tauchman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was a candidate to serve as the Cubs' DH on Opening Day, but Christopher Morel will get the nod instead with Nick Madrigal starting at third base. Tauchman slashed .252/.363/.377 across 401 plate appearances last season and will operate as Chicago's fourth outfielder to begin the new season.
Mar 3 2024Manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that Tauchman will be included on the Cubs' Opening Day roster, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not a major surprise given the veteran outfielder had a solid .740 OPS in 108 games for Chicago last season, but it's still worth noting given Cody Bellinger was recently re-signed. Tauchman is poised to served as the Cubs' fourth outfielder and isn't likely to have much fantasy utility in that role.
Jan 11 2024Tauchman signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman slashed .252/.363/.377 with 48 RBI across 401 plate appearances during his first season with the Cubs, earning a $1.23 million raise in the process. He'll likely begin the season as Chicago's primary center fielder, though the impending arrival of Pete Crow-Armstrong could eventually put a dent into Tauchman's playing time.
Sep 30 2023Tauchman will not start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder maintained a surprisingly solid .746 OPS in 81 games through the end of August, but his OPS sits at just .693 in September. With lefty Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee, Tauchman will hit the bench in favor of Patrick Wisdom, who starts at first base, pushing Cody Bellinger to Tauchman's usual spot in center field.
Sep 27 2023Tauchman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5, extra-inning loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman went deep in the third inning, giving him eight long balls for the year. It was the veteran outfielder's first home run since Aug. 8, and he's batting only .238 this month. However, Tauchman should continue to see opportunities against righties in the last few days of the regular season as the Cubs try to secure a playoff spot.
Sep 24 2023Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Sunday against Colorado, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will retreat to the bench as left-hander Ty Blach prepares to start on the mound Sunday. Alexander Canario will instead get the nod in center field and bat ninth.
Sep 19 2023Tauchman is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cody Bellinger will start in center field and bat third with the Pirates throwing left-hander Bailey Falter. Patrick Wisdom is playing first base and batting eighth. The left-handed-hitting Tauchman has slashed .239/.327/.370 in 53 plate appearances this year versus southpaws.
Sep 13 2023Tauchman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It marks the fourth straight game that Tauchman has been absent from the lineup. Three of them have been against lefties -- Wednesday included -- but the presence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and also Christopher Morel heating back up could conspire to force Tauchman to the bench more often than not.
Sep 12 2023Tauchman is not in the lineup Tuesday at Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pete Crow-Armstrong will start in center field and hit eighth against the Rockies and right-hander Chris Flexen as Christopher Morel occupies the DH role and bats leadoff. Tauchman has gone 2-for-17 with five walks and five strikeouts over his last eight games.
Sep 10 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman started the past three games but will head to the bench Sunday after going 0-for-9 with three walks and a run during that stretch. Cody Bellinger will move out to center field while Jeimer Candelario handles first base and Christopher Morel leads off at designated hitter.
Sep 6 2023Tauchman is not in the Cubs' starting lineup Wednesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Alex Wood is starting for the Giants, so Tauchman will be on the bench. Cody Bellinger will shift to center field and Patrick Wisdom will be inserted into the lineup at first base.
Sep 3 2023Tauchman went 4-for-6 with a double, three RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 15-7 victory over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tacuhman came into Sunday's contest amidst a 4-for-33 (.121) stretch. He snapped his slump with a huge day, tallying four hits and three RBI while swiping his sixth bag this season, matching a career high. Overall, the 32-year-old outfielder is batting .262 with seven homers, 55 runs scored, 45 RBI and a .748 OPS through 328 plate appearances on the campaign.
Sep 2 2023Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against the Reds, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Andrew Abbot will start on the mound for Cincinnati, meaning the left-handed bat of Tauchman will retreat to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Cody Bellinger will shift to center field in Tauchman's absence, allowing Patrick Wisdom to start at first base.
Aug 28 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Tauchman will get a day out of the lineup with lefty Wade MIley on the hill for Milwaukee, though the veteran outfielder hasn't consistently been excluded from the starting nine when the Cubs oppose southpaws. The move to the bench comes while Tauchman has been in the midst of a bit of a rough spell at the plate of late. Dating back to Aug. 9, Tauchman has slashed .136/.269/.136 over a stretch of 14 games.
Aug 23 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Tauchman will get a day off in the series finale while Cubs manager David Ross plays matchups with Detroit bringing southpaw Tarik Skubal to the hill. The righty-hitting Nick Madrigal will serve as an indirect replacement for Tauchman, starting at third base and batting ninth.
Aug 18 2023Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals are starting southpaw Cole Ragans, so the left-handed hitting Tauchman will begin this one on the bench. Cody Bellinger is in center field and Seiya Suzuki will occupy right.
Aug 13 2023Tauchman is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite Tauchman's recent surge of success, he continues to sit against lefties. With the Cubs facing Hyun Jin Ryu on Sunday, Patrick Wisdom heads to first base with Cody Bellinger starting in center field.
Aug 9 2023Tauchman is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki will start across the outfield with the Mets throwing left-hander David Peterson. Christopher Morel is serving as the Cubs' designated hitter and batting leadoff. Tauchman has proven to be a tremendous addition for Chicago this year, but he'll likely continue to sit against most southpaws.
Aug 8 2023Tauchman went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman had the biggest hit of the game for the Cubs, breaking a 2-2 tie in the eighth inning with his seventh home run of the season. After spending last year in Korea, the outfielder has been a pleasant surprise for Chicago with an .817 OPS across 65 games. Tauchman has also been heating up in August, with hits in seven out of eight games so far this month.
Aug 6 2023Tauchman went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has gone 8-for-19 (.421) with two steals, six RBI and eight runs scored over six games in August. The 32-year-old has earned a strong-side platoon role of late, eating into Seiya Suzuki's playing time in right field. Through 63 contests, Tauchman has maintained a .280/.372/.430 slash line with six home runs, five steals, 40 RBI and 43 runs scored across 243 plate appearances. He's regularly batted leadoff against right-handed pitchers lately.
Aug 4 2023Tauchman is not in the lineup Friday versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki will start across the outfield as the Cubs face off against left-hander Max Fried. Yan Gomes is taking a turn at designated hitter with Miguel Amaya handling the catching duties. The lefty-swinging Tauchman has proven to be a tremendous addition for Chicago, but he'll likely continue to sit against most southpaws - only 42 of his 233 plate appearances on the season have come against left-handed pitchers.
Aug 2 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is sitting for the third time in four games, with all three of those absences coming against left-handed pitching. The 32-year-old still looks like he has a hold on a regular role as the Cubs' top leadoff option versus righties.
Aug 1 2023Tauchman went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, three runs scored and four total RBI in Tuesday's 20-9 win over the Reds. He also stole a base. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was in the fortunate spot of batting leadoff during Chicago's offensive explosion, and he responded with a big fantasy line. With the newly acquired Jeimer Candelario starting at first base and Cody Bellinger in center, it was promising to see Tauchman still start, as he got right field. If he continues to see regular playing time, especially from the leadoff spot, Tauchman could have some solid fantasy value the rest of the way with the Cubs seemingly hitting their stride at the plate.
Jul 31 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Tauchman will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Reds bring southpaw Andrew Abbott to the bump for the series opener. With Tauchman on the bench, Cody Bellinger will draw the start in center field and Trey Mancini will pick up a start at first base.
Jul 30 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman went 7-for-12 with a home run, a double, three RBI and an additional run in the first three games of the series in St. Louis and even made a game-winning catch in center field Friday to rob what would have been a walk-off home run, but he'll head to the bench for the finale. With southpaw Steven Matz on the hill for St. Louis, Cubs manager David Ross will turn to the right-handed-hitting Trey Mancini to replace the lefty-hitting Tauchman in the lineup.
Jul 28 2023Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Jordan Montgomery will start for the Cards on Friday, so the left-handed bat of Tauchman will remain in Chicago's dugout. Cody Bellinger will start in center field, allowing Trey Mancini to start at first base and bat seventh.
Jul 27 2023Tauchman went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman's been swinging the bat well since the All-Star break, going 13-for-41 (.317) with two homers and 12 RBI over his last 11 games. The 32-year-old outfielder is now slashing .257/.357/.391 with five homers, 33 RBI, 34 runs scored and three steals across 211 plate appearances this season while taking over as the Cubs' primary leadoff hitter.
Jul 23 2023Tauchman is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has a 1.088 OPS in eight games since the All-Star break but will head to the bench Sunday with lefty Jordan Montgomery on the mound for St. Louis. Cody Bellinger will shift to center field while Trey Mancini starts at first base.
Jul 20 2023Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will get a breather after going 3-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against Washington. Cody Bellinger will start in center field Thursday, moving Trey Mancini to first base and Miguel Amaya in as Chicago's designated hitter.
Jul 19 2023Tauchman went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was dialed in from the leadoff spot, delivering his first three-hit game since June 19 and just his second multi-hit effort since then. He's seen his role reduced somewhat with the return of Cody Bellinger, though Bellinger is also seeing time at first base, which was the case Wednesday. Tauchman could continue to have some sneaky fantasy value if he's able to stick in the lineup most days.
Jul 17 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will retreat to the bench Monday after a big showing Sunday in which he went 2-for-2 with three walks, two runs and an RBI in an 11-5 loss to the Red Sox. The 32-year-old has made five of his last six starts as the Cubs' designated hitter and seems likely to see most of his playing time at that spot moving forward while Cody Bellinger settles back into a full-time role in center field following a brief run of starts at first base following his return from the injured list in late June.
Jul 16 2023Tauchman starting in center field and batting first in Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is back in the lineup after getting Saturday off. The return of Cody Bellinger has complicated the playing time equation, though he can also play first base, as is the case Sunday. Bellinger will still likely see the bulk of his time in center moving forward, which would probably push Tauchman into more of a reserve role. He started off hot for the Cubs but is batting just .150 over his last 15 games.
Jul 3 2023Tauchman is starting in right field and batting leadoff Monday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has continued playing regularly and batting leadoff against right-handers even after Cody Bellinger returned to center field, having started four of the last five games. That's been due in part to Seiya Suzuki being a little banged up, but the Cubs clearly like his .367 on-base percentage in the leadoff spot.
Jun 27 2023Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Tuesday against Philadelphia, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Ranger Suarez set to take the mound for Philadelphia, Tauchman will remain in the Cubs' bench to start Tuesday's contest. Christopher Morel will take Tauchman's place in center field and Trey Mancini will serve as Chicago's designated hitter while batting sixth.
Jun 25 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals in London, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman went 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run in Saturday's contest and will head to the bench Sunday with lefty Matthew Liberatore pitching for St. Louis. Christopher Morel will shift to center field while Miguel Amaya serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 20 2023Tauchman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was 0-for-3 before he delivered a home run in the eighth inning, his second in the last three games. The outfielder had no long balls in 26 games before then, so the power has come out of nowhere recently. Tauchman has been a pleasant surprise as Chicago's leadoff man with .295 batting average and .805 OPS on the season.
Jun 19 2023Tauchman went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 8-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman once again had a productive day from the leadoff spot, as he's now batting .324 over his last 10 games with 10 runs scored and seven RBI. The veteran has taken over as the team's primary option in center field lately as well, with Cody Bellinger playing at first base now that he's healthy. The Cubs likely won't try to fix what's not broken, so Tauchman should stick as the leadoff hitter for the foreseeable future.
Jun 14 2023Tauchman went 3-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was the ideal leadoff hitter in this one, reaching base on three singles ahead of the heart of the Cubs' order. The outfielder made his team debut on May 19 and has carved out a role with Cody Bellinger (knee) on the injured list. Tauchman is now batting .299 and should continue to earn regular playing time as long as Bellinger is out.
Jun 5 2023Tauchman is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Padres, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will remain on the bench for the second straight game Monday as the Cubs face left-hander Blake Snell and wrap up their series with San Diego. Christopher Morel will draw another start in center field and bat ninth against the Padres.
Jun 4 2023Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting each of the last 12 games in center field while slashing .294/.444/.324 over that span, Tauchman will duck out of the lineup Sunday while Christopher Morel picks up a start in his stead. Cody Bellinger (knee) has begun a running progression and could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list by the end of the next week, so Tauchman's time as a regular in the Chicago outfield could soon come to an end.
May 29 2023Tauchman went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman notched a base hit in the second, fourth and sixth innings but it didn't amount to much run production for the Cubs. The 32-year-old has just one extra base hit thus far across 30 plate appearances for the Cubs since being called up May 19. He is slashing .333/.467/.375 with one RBI, three runs and a 5:6 BB:K. He should continue to find himself in the lineup most days until Cody Bellinger (knee) is able to return from the injured list.
May 24 2023Tauchman will start in center field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is in the starting nine for the third game in a row after going 1-for-5 with a double, three walks, a stolen base and a run over the previous contests. He looks like he could remain the Cubs' primary option in center field until Cody Bellinger (knee) returns from the 10-day injured list, though the lefty-hitting Tauchman could sit out against some lefties.
May 22 2023Tauchman went 0-for-2 with two walks and a steal in Sunday's loss against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman made his first start of the season Sunday in center field after he was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Friday. He reached base safely twice on a pair of walks and tallied his first stolen base. The 32-year-old Tauchman figures to fill a bench role in Chicago while Cody Bellinger (knee) is sidelined. Tauchman last played in the MLB in 2021, when he slashed .181/.284/.283 with four homers and three steals in 75 games (191 plate appearances) between the Yankees and the Mariners.
May 19 2023The Cubs selected Tauchman from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman fell short of making the Cubs' roster out of spring training, but he has impressed with Triple-A Iowa to the tune of a .278/.427/.443 slash line. He will likely serve as a bench piece for the Cubs while Cody Bellinger (knee) is on the injured list.
Mar 18 2023Tauchman stands a decent chance of making the Cubs' roster out of spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is a non-roster invitee but has impressed this spring, which leaves the veteran in a position to possibly earn a reserve outfield role. The 32-year-old spent 2022 in Korea, with his last MLB experience coming in 2021 with the Yankees and Giants. Tauchman did flash some upside back in 2019 with New York, hitting 13 home runs and posting an .865 OPS across 87 games, though he's unlikely to earn enough playing time this year to be a fantasy factor.
Dec 9 2021Tauchman is signing with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization on Thursday, Sung Min Kim of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman split the 2021 campaign between the Yankees and Giants, while also spending some time with Triple-A Sacramento. He hit a subpar .181/.284/.283 across 191 big-league plate appearances, so rather than waiting out the lockout in the hopes of landing a deal, he'll take an offer to play internationally. Tauchman is signing a one-year, $1 million deal, so he could have the option to return stateside in future seasons if he plays well with Hanwha.
Aug 2 2021Tauchman cleared waivers and was ourighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was designated for assignment Thursday and will land in Triple-A after passing through waivers. He'll serve as organizational outfield depth for the time being.
Jul 29 2021Tauchman was designated for assignment by the Giants on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was reinstated from the 10-day injured list after the All-Star break, but he had started in just two of the past 12 games. The 30-year-old has hit .181 with four homers, 22 runs, 15 RBI and three stolen bases in 75 games this year, and he'll now be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Brandon Crawford (oblique), who was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Thursday.
Jul 16 2021Tauchman (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman had been on the injured list with a sprained right knee since June 30, but he appeared in three rehab games and went 2-for-9 with a double, three runs and an RBI. The 30-year-old should compete for playing time in the Giants' outfield now that he's healthy.
Jul 9 2021Tauchman (knee) ran the bases Friday and has been cleared to participate in all baseball activities, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman landed on the injured list July 1 with a sprained right knee. He was initially expected to be out for 10-14 days, and with him resuming baseball activities Friday, he figures to have a solid chance of returning shortly after the conclusion of next week's All-Star break.
Jul 5 2021Tauchman (knee) could resume light baseball activity Monday or Tuesday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will visit with the Giants' medical staff Monday to determine his progress since he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right knee Thursday. The outfielder is expected to miss 10-to-14 days, but it's encouraging to see him on track to resume activities shortly after his placement on the injured list.
Jul 1 2021Tauchman was diagnosed with a mild knee strain and is expected to miss 10-14 days, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was already placed on the injured list prior to this timeline, so the news is relatively positive. The Giants maintained their depth in the outfield by activating Jaylin Davis (knee) from the injured list.
Jun 30 2021Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that Tauchman would undergo an MRI on Wednesday after sustaining a mild right knee contusion and potentially a sprain when he made an acrobatic catch in the second inning of Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was able to flag down a deep fly ball off the bat of Walker Buehler to deny the Dodgers a potential extra-base hit, but it came at the price of the outfielder sacrificing his body. The 30-year-old was temporarily able to stay in the game and proceeded to deliver a base hit in the top of the third, but he was removed one inning later in favor of Darin Ruf. Kapler indicated that Tauchman didn't appear to be running well after suffering the injury, so the Giants will send him in for further tests to get a better sense of his health. After an off day Wednesday, the Giants will return to action Thursday in Arizona.
Jun 29 2021Tauchman was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent injury, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old suffered the injury while making a tumbling catch at the warning track in right field, and he exited the contest after attempting to play through the issue. The specifics of the issue remain unclear as the Giants haven't officially announced the injury.
Jun 23 2021Tauchman went 1-for-6 with a three-run home run Wednesday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman entered the 13th inning having gone 0-for-5, though he delivered a game-sealing three-run homer to make his lone hit of the game count. He now has four long balls on the season, with this shot marking his second of June. Since Alex Dickerson returned from the injured list, Tauchman has been relegated to a reserve role when the Giants don't have the benefit of a designated hitter.
Jun 18 2021Tauchman is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Phillies, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LaMonte Wade appears to be manager Gabe Kapler's current preferred option in left field against right-handed pitching, as he'll get the start over Tauchman for the third straight game.
Jun 17 2021Tauchman isn't in the lineup Thursday against Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will take a seat for a third straight game after he went 1-for-12 with a double and a walk in his last four appearances. LaMonte Wade will start in left field and bat leadoff.
Jun 16 2021Tauchman is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old will sit for the second straight, with LaMonte Wade being Wednesday's replacement in left field. Having gone 2-for-19 with no RBI in his last nine games, Tauchman could certainly benefit from a little time off.
Jun 15 2021Tauchman is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Alex Young announced as Arizona's starting pitcher earlier Tuesday, Tauchman will take a seat for at least the beginning portion of the contest. Austin Slater will lead off and play left field Tuesday.
Jun 8 2021Tauchman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam Tuesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman flipped the outcome of the game with one swing of the bat in the eighth inning, ripping his third home run of the season to put the Giants up for good. It was his first homer since May 15, though his playing time should be steadier given the current injury to Mike Yastrzemski (thumb). Even so, Tauchman has done little with his opportunities to this point in the season by hitting just .190/.310/.298 across 143 plate appearances.
May 31 2021Tauchman isn't starting Monday's game against the Angels, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman returned to the lineup Sunday but went 0-for-2 with a walk in the win over the Dodgers. Austin Slater will start in center field and bat eighth.
May 29 2021Tauchman will sit for the third straight game Saturday against the Dodgers, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will remain out of the lineup with lefty Julio Urias on the mound for the Dodgers. He was able to make a big impact off the bench Friday, robbing a potential Albert Pujols home run to send the game to extra innings, where the Giants would eventually emerge victorious.
May 28 2021Tauchman isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Steven Duggar will take over in center field and bat eighth.
May 27 2021Tauchman isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Austin Slater will start in center field and lead off.
May 25 2021Tauchman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has just four hits and one RBI in his last 21 at-bats, continuing what's been a tough month offensively after the late-April trade that made him the Giants' starting center fielder. Steven Duggar gets the start in center field Tuesday.
May 24 2021Tauchman went 1-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-5 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman struck out in his first at-bat but reached in all three of his other plate appearances while scoring twice. The 30-year-old is slashing .211/.333/.329 with two home runs, eight RBI, 14 runs scored and a 14:25 BB:K over his first 22 games with the Giants. He's going to keep splitting time in the outfield with Steven Duggar and Austin Slater if his hitting struggles continue.
May 20 2021Tauchman isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman went 2-for-11 with a run, an RBI, three walks and six strikeouts in his last three games. Steven Duggar will take over in center field and bat seventh.
May 16 2021Tauchman went 0-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder stole second and scored on an Alex Dickerson fielder's choice in the first inning. In the ninth, Tauchman got aboard with a walk and scored on Mike Yastrzemski's two-run home run. Through 27 games between the Yankees and the Giants, Tauchman has a .208/.305/.347 slash line with two home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs scored and three stolen bases. If he doesn't improve at the plate, the 30-year-old could lose playing time to Steven Duggar or Austin Slater now that San Francisco's outfield is at full health.
May 11 2021Tauchman went 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Texas. He was also caught stealing once. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has often hit leadoff since he joined the Giants via a trade from the Yankees in April. The outfielder is slashing .233/.313/.372 in his Giants tenure. He's produced one home run, five RBI, two stolen bases and eight runs scored across 64 plate appearances overall.
May 4 2021Tauchman will start in center field and bat leadoff in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Giants placing Tommy La Stella (hamstring) on the injured list earlier in the day, Tauchman will get the first opportunity to step in as the team's new table setter against right-handed pitching. Since coming over from the Yankees in an April 27 trade, Tauchman has needed little time to cement himself as a regular in the lineup. He'll be picking up his fifth straight start Tuesday after going 5-for-16 with a home run, a double and five RBI in his first four games with San Francisco.
May 3 2021Tauchman went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk but had four total RBI in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman launched his first home run in a Giants uniform when he pulled a cutter over the wall in right to give his team a 4-1 lead. The 30-year-old had just three hits and did not have an RBI while scoring just one run in 11 games for the Yankees before being shipped off to San Francisco. He's found life in his new threads, as he's notched five hits and five RBI in his first four games as a member of the Giants. Tauchman should continue to see regular playing time while Mike Yastrzemski (oblique) remains on the 10-day injured list.
Apr 29 2021Tauchman went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's victory over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman made a strong impression in his first game with the Giants, matching his hit total from 14 at-bats with the Yankees prior to the trade. He started in center field and could see considerable time there while Mike Yastrzemski recovers from an oblique injury. Tauchman turned some heads with New York in 2019 before fading last season, so he'll be looking to establish himself for a Giants team that is surprisingly tied for the best record in the National League.
Apr 28 2021Tauchman is starting in center field and batting seventh Wednesday against the Rockies, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With righty German Marquez on the hill for Colorado, it stands to reason that Tauchman would be in the lineup for his Giants debut after getting traded from New York on Tuesday. Austin Slater will start against almost every lefty, but there could still be room for Tauchman against some same-handed pitching if he earns the playing time.
Apr 27 2021Tauchman was traded to the Giants on Tuesday in exchange for Wandy Peralta, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has been the subject of trade rumors for years, given how crowded the Yankees' outfield always seems to be. He should finally get a fair shake at playing time with his new club, although the Giants like utilizing platoons, so he may sit against most lefties, at least early on.
Apr 6 2021Tauchman has continued practicing at first base during the regular season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman took reps at the position during spring training, and there seems to be some interest -- at least on his part -- in seeing time at first base this season. "I can play four positions (as a left-handed thrower), so why not play all four?" he stated recently. The 30-year-old might benefit with more at-bats if the Yankees see him as an option at first, especially while Luke Voit (knee) remains out. As it stands, Tauchman has gotten only one at-bat thus far this season, though he has swiped two bags as a pinch runner.
Mar 28 2021Manager Aaron Boone described Tauchman's (shin) removal from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies as precautionary, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman exited the contest in the bottom of the third after having previously fouled a ball of his shin/calf area during his at-bat in the top of of the second. Boone said that Tauchman won't be sent in for any further tests, so the Yankees are seemingly hopeful that the outfielder will be good to go for Opening Day simply by addressing his leg with ice treatment over the next few days.
Mar 27 2021Tauchman will begin the regular season in the majors, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has slashed .259/.394/.593 with three home runs, four RBI and two stolen bases in 11 spring games this year and was rewarded with a spot on the Opening Day roster. He'll serve as a depth option in the outfield and could also see some playing time at first base behind Jay Bruce since Luke Voit (knee) is out to begin the regular season.
Feb 28 2021Tauchman stated Saturday that he hasn't been approached by the Yankees about playing first base, but that he's open to the idea, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman also noted that he played some first base in college, perhaps as a nudge to the organization to find a way to get him playing time. Per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic, the 30-year-old focused his offseason on crafting a "tighter and flatter" bat path after realizing that his power drop last year was caused by his bat path being "out of whack." Though Tauchman is an excellent defender in the outfield, it remains to be seen where he fits on the Yankees' depth chart, and his offensive struggles last season may have him on the outside looking in for a roster spot.
Sep 16 2020Tauchman remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Yankees have welcomed back the likes of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gio Urshela back from the injured list over the last two days, and Gleyber Torres' eventual return from a quadriceps injury will put New York's star-studded lineup back at full strength. All of those returns spell bad news for Tauchman, who finds himself out of the lineup for the fourth time in five games. All of Judge, Aaron Hicks, Clint Frazier and Brett Gardner appear to be ahead of him for starts in the outfield.
Sep 13 2020Tauchman is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman is 4-for-18 with zero homers and one steal this month, and three of those four hits came in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against Baltimore. Clint Frazier will get the start in right field while Gary Sanchez starts at designated hitter.
Sep 12 2020Tauchman went 3-for-3 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader sweep over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman did not play in the nightcap, but he got the start and swatted three singles in the opener. He plated the Yankees' final run in the seven-inning win with a base hit to center field. The three-hit game helped Tauchman snap a 12-game slump in which he had collected only two base knocks in 29 at-bats, though he did draw eight walks over that span. The outfielder is slashing .265/.367/.325 on the season.
Sep 10 2020Tauchman isn't starting Thursday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will take a seat once again Thursday as he continues to split time in right field with Aaron Judge (calf) still sidelined. Clint Frazier will get the nod in right field.
Sep 5 2020Tauchman isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After sitting in Friday's nightcap, Tauchman will retreat to the bench once again. Clint Frazier will start in right field.
Sep 4 2020Tauchman isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman drew three walks in Friday's matinee, and he'll take a breather for the second game. Clint Frazier will start in right field.
Sep 3 2020Tauchman is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting just .129 with zero extra-base hits and one steal in 31 at-bats over his last 10 games. Mike Ford will start at first base, shifting Luke Voit to designated hitter and Clint Frazier to right field.
Sep 2 2020Tauchman will start in right field and bat sixth Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Judge's (calf) recent return to the injured list has reopened a clear path to playing time for Tauchman, who will pick up a seventh straight start in the outfield. He went 2-for-18 over the previous six contests, but Tauchman owns a much more palatable .264/.354/.333 slash line on the season to go with a 5-for-5 success rate on stolen-base attempts.
Aug 20 2020Tauchman went 2-for-5 with two singles, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman's pair of singles raised his batting average to .333 on the campaign. The outfielder has also made noise on the base paths, with the stolen base marking his fifth on the season.
Aug 19 2020Tauchman isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman reached base two times and struck out twice in Tuesday's contest, and he'll take a breather Wednesday. Clint Frazier will start in right field and bat eighth.
Aug 17 2020Tauchman isn't in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman had started each of the first three games against the Red Sox, but he'll take a seat for the series finale. Clint Frazier will take over in right field, batting third.
Aug 16 2020Tauchman will start in right field and bat third Sunday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Clint Frazier and Mike Ford had been the main beneficiaries since Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) landed on the injured list last weekend, but with two more lineup mainstays (Aaron Judge and DJ LeMahieu) having been shut down with injuries over the past two days, Tauchman's window for playing time seems to have opened back up. He'll be picking up his third start in a row Sunday after going 4-for-8 with two doubles, a walk, five runs and four RBI in the first two games of the series.
Aug 15 2020Tauchman went 3-for-5 with a double, four RBI, two runs and a strikeout in Friday's win against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has seen his playing time drop in recent games, but he led the team in RBI during the Yankees' win against the Red Sox. He did so with only one extra-base hit as New York's offense continuously chipped away at Boston's pitching staff. The 29-year-old is hitting .343 with four doubles, seven RBI and four stolen bases over 14 games this season.
Aug 9 2020Tauchman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Tauchman is sitting out the series finale, he should have a good chance at handling a near-everyday role moving forward after Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) was moved to the 10-day injured list Sunday. Tauchman had started each of the Yankees' previous six games, going 7-for-23 with three doubles, five RBI and a stolen base.
Aug 2 2020Tauchman recorded a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman entered the contest in the seventh inning as a defensive replacement for Miguel Andujar. In Tauchman's lone plate appearance, he drew a walk, stole second base, and scored the tying run on a DJ LeMahieu single. The 29-year-old Tauchman has three steals and two runs scored across 10 plate appearances this year.
Jul 2 2020Tauchman figures to be in the outfield/DH mix at the start of the campaign as the Yankees are likely to take a careful approach with players returning from injury, Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman was expected to take on a near-everyday role to begin the season before play was suspended, but those plans have changed with Aaron Hicks (elbow), Aaron Judge (rib) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) all expected to be ready to go by the new Opening Day. Still, all three players are working their way back from injury, so the Yankees are unlikely to overwork them during the beginning phase of the season. That opens the door for players like Tauchman, Clint Frazier and Miguel Andujar, each of whom has been squeezed out of a starting role but has made valuable contributions to the team in prior seasons.
Mar 3 2020Tauchman is expected to begin the season in an everyday role in the outfield after general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that Aaron Judge (pectoral) and Giancarlo Stanton (ankle) are both likely to be sidelined for Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cashman didn't offer a definitive timeline for when either injured slugger might be ready to make his season debut, but their absences will at least temporarily spare Tauchman from having to compete with the likes of Miguel Andujar and Clint Frazier for regular at-bats in the outfield. Tauchman probably already had a leg up in any job battle after posting an .865 OPS in 2019 while providing value in the field (7.1 UZR) and on the bases (6-for-6 on steal attempts). So long as he's able to avoid an early-season slump, Tauchman should be in good position to maintain a near-everyday role once the Yankees get healthier, though the eventual returns of Stanton and Judge figure to push him further down the batting order.
Feb 18 2020Tauchman has a chance to start in the outfield on Opening Day, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman will get reps at all three outfield spots during spring training, with his role for the season opener dependent partly on whether Giancarlo Stanton begins the season in the field or at DH. The Yankees are also trying out Miguel Andujar in the outfield, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record, so Tauchman will likely begin some games on the bench despite a solid 2019 campaign during which he drove in 47 runs in 296 plate appearances.
Oct 16 2019General manager Brian Cashman confirmed last week that Tauchman (calf) is fully healthy and viewed as a roster option for the World Series, should the Yankees advance, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has been on the shelf since Sept. 9 with a left calf strain, but Cashman said the organization is comfortable with where he stands on the health front after the outfielder was able to complete full baseball activities at the Yankees' spring training facility in Tampa. With Giancarlo Stanton (quadriceps) nursing an injury that inhibits him on the bases and in the field, the Yankees could view Tauchman as a more viable reserve outfield option during the Fall Classic.
Oct 2 2019Tauchman (calf) played catch Wednesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
Oct 2 2019Tauchman (calf) played catch Wednesday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A calf strain has sidelined Tauchman since early September. He's not expected to have a chance to return this year unless the Yankees make the World Series, and even then, he'd only have a small chance to do so.
Sep 30 2019Tauchman (calf) has a "small chance" of returning to action if the Yankees make the World Series, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman has not played since Sept. 8 and has yet to resume baseball activities, though he has reported improvement in his strained left calf. He had a productive season at the plate, batting .277 with 13 homers and 47 RBI in 87 games, so he would be an enticing option should New York advance to the World Series. However, with limited time left to rehab and no clear recovery timeline established, the odds of Tauchman playing again this season are clearly long.
Sep 30 2019Tauchman (calf) has a "small chance" of returning to action if the Yankees make the World Series, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Sep 16 2019Tauchman (calf) indicated that he is improving but has not yet resumed baseball activities, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Tauchman's lack of participation in baseball activities further emphasizes the unlikelihood of a return in the regular season, his improvement bodes well for potential activation should the Yankees advance in the playoffs. The 28-year-old was slashing a productive .277/.361/.504 with 13 homers and 47 RBI in 296 plate appearances before going down with a strained left calf Sept. 8.
Sep 10 2019Tauchman was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a Grade 2 left calf strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The diagnosis and accompanying 6-to-8 week recovery timetable take Tauchman out for the rest of the regular season and likely the postseason as well, though a return can't be completely ruled out if the Yankees make it deep into October. Tauchman's 128 wRC+ ranks 52nd among all players with at least 250 plate appearances this season, but on this team, he won't be assured anything for 2020.
Sep 9 2019Tauchman was diagnosed with a Grade 2 calf strain and will miss 6-to-8 weeks, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tauchman exited Sunday's game against the Red Sox with a left calf injury, and a subsequent MRI revealed the outfielder is dealing with a partial tear. This is a tough break for the 28-year-old, who was slashing .277/.361/.504 with 13 home runs and six stolen bases across 87 games before suffering the injury. He'll miss the remainder of the regular season and likely all of the playoffs as a result. Cameron Maybin -- who is starting in left field Monday -- and Clint Frazier are candidates to see time in the outfield in place of Tauchman.
Sep 8 2019Tauchman was removed from Sunday's game against the Red Sox with a tight left calf and will return to New York on Monday to undergo an MRI, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI prior to exiting after injuring himself in the outfield. The Yankees are on a road trip that runs through Sept. 15, so the fact that he has left the team suggests he is a little worse than day-to-day. Clint Frazier and Cameron Maybin should see extra playing time in Tauchman's absence.
Sep 2 2019Tauchman went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored Sunday in the Yankees' 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Aug 22 2019Tauchman went 2-for-2 with a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics.
Aug 12 2019Tauchman is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Aug 10 2019Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to Toronto.
Aug 9 2019Tauchman went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in a blowout victory over Toronto on Thursday.
Aug 7 2019Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, two RBI and a stolen base in a 9-4 victory against the Orioles on Tuesday.
Aug 5 2019Tauchman went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored Monday night against Baltimore.
Aug 4 2019Tauchman will start in left field and bat seventh Sunday against the Red Sox, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.
Jul 31 2019Tauchman went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and two runs scored overall in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks.
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Jun 5 2018Tauchman was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.With David Dahl (foot) landing on the disabled list, Tauchman was summoned to the majors to provide additional outfield depth and a power bat from the bench. The 27-year-old went just 1-for-23 (.043) with 11 strikeouts in 15 games with the Rockies earlier in the year, but owns a much more impressive .385/.431/.673 line across 39 games with the Isotopes this season. Daniel Castro was sent to the minors in a corresponding roster move.
Apr 10 2018Tauchman is a late addition to the Rockies' lineup Tuesday and will bat eighth against the Padres, Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post reports.With Charlie Blackmon getting scratched with right quadriceps tightness, Tauchman will get the start in center and hit in the bottom third of the order. Tauchman is hitless in eight at-bats this season but it's been difficult for him to find a rhythm considering he's mostly been used as a pinch-hitter. He'll face off against a lefty with an unconventional delivery Tuesday with Joey Lucchesi on the bump for the Padres.
Apr 4 2018Tauchman is hitless in four pinch-hit opportunities this season.The 27-year-old cracked the Opening Day roster as a reserve outfielder, but he has nothing to show for it so far. Tauchman will be relegated to pinch-hitting duties for much of the season since Gerardo Parra, Carlos Gonzalez and Charlie Blackmon are all ahead of him on the depth chart. Even if one of those players get injured, David Dahl or Raimel Tapia would likely get called up for regular playing time before Tauchman would slot in as a regular.
Mar 18 2018Tauchman appears likely to earn a spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster if manager Bud Black elects to keep five outfielders, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.Tauchman's chances of breaking camp with the big club appeared to take a hit when Carlos Gonzalez re-signed with Colorado on March 9, but Tauchman has kept hope alive by continuing to stand out in the Cactus League. In addition to playing quality defense, the lefty-hitting Tauchman has gone 17-for-50 at the dish (.340 average) while putting his speed on display with three stolen bases. The 27-year-old's performance is likely enough to garner him the edge over David Dahl, Noel Cuevas and Jordan Patterson for the No. 5 outfield job behind Charlie Blackmon, Gonzalez, Gerardo Parra and Raimel Tapia.
Mar 14 2018Tauchman's chances of cracking the Opening Day roster decreased following the Rockies' acquisition of Carlos Gonzalez, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.Tauchman was initially in the mix for a starting gig with a few other Rockies prospects and Gerardo Parra, but the addition of Gonzalez likely leaves Tauchman in a fight for a fifth outfielder role. The 27-year-old is having a good spring, batting .293 with a homer and five RBI in 41 at-bats. Tauchman also has a selling point of a unique power/speed combo (16 homers and steals at Triple-A last season), but he also has two options remaining and lacks the prospect pedigree of fellow competitors David Dahl and Raimel Tapia.
Feb 20 2018Tauchman is in the running to be a backup outfielder for the Rockies to start the season, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.The 27-year-old demolished Triple-A pitching last season to the tune of a .941 OPS. He struggled a bit against major-league pitching, but his intriguing power/speed combo give him a decent shot to crack the Opening Day roster. The biggest hurdle will be overcoming the other competitors for the job, as David Dahl and Raimel Tapia offer similar skills with more pedigree and upside. An injury could make these facts a moot point, but Tauchman certainly has the skillset and the results to spend some time in the big leagues at some point during 2018 even if he isn't there on Opening Day.
Oct 3 2017Tauchman went 4-for-16 with two runs scored and an RBI in the month of September.Tauchman saw little playing time due to the Rockies' position in the standings, but there's still reason to see some hope for him. He produced 16 home runs and a .941 OPS in 420 at-bats at Triple-A this season, so he certainly warrants a look if he can carve out some playing time. Carlos Gonzalez's potential departure in free agency could open up a spot for him in the big leagues, but the presence of Ian Desmond, Gerardo Parra and Raimel Tapia as other options for the corner outfield positions cloud his outlook for 2018. Spring training will hopefully clear things up on this front.
Sep 1 2017Tauchman was called up by the Rockies on Friday.Tauchman joins the wave of September call-ups for the Rockies, and figures to serve as another body in the outfield over the next month. During 10 appearances with the big-league club this season, Tauchman has slashed .182/.400/.182 with one RBI.
Aug 18 2017Tauchman was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.Tauchman, a 10th-round pick in 2013, has put together an excellent season at Albuquerque, slashing .332/.389/.566 with 16 homers and 16 stolen bases. It's important to keep in mind, however, that the hitting environments in the Pacific Coast League are extremely favorable, and without an injury to a starting outfielder, his opportunities will likely be sporadic. Tauchman is on the bench for Friday's game.
Jun 27 2017Tauchman had his contract purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.With Carlos Gonzalez (shoulder) and Gerardo Parra (quad) both on the disabled list, Tauchman was added to the roster to provide some outfield depth. The 26-year-old is slashing .313/.377/.529 with 10 homers and 11 stolen bases in 70 games with Albuquerque this season.