"Mike Tauchman suffered a torn meniscus and will need to undergo surgery, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed on Sunday, subsequently ending the competition for the starting right field job."
"He started feeling discomfort yesterday, and he got to a point where he couldn't it no more, Mendoza said on Sunday. The trainers kind of knew as soon as he came out right away."
"His absence all but guarantees that Benge, the top non-pitching prospect in the Mets' organization and the No. 2 overall talent in the pipeline, will make the big-league club to begin the 2026 MLB season."
"Across 38 spring plate appearances, Benge is batting .368 with an .889 OPS, five RBI, and a stolen base."
Mike Tauchman, the New York Mets right fielder, suffered a torn meniscus and will undergo surgery, ending his competition for the starting right field job. He experienced discomfort during a spring training game, leading to an MRI that confirmed the injury. Tauchman had been competing for a roster spot alongside Vidal Brujan and Carson Benge, posting an .819 OPS in 13 games. His injury likely secures Benge's position on the Opening Day roster, as he has performed well during spring training with a .368 batting average and an .889 OPS.
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