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Mike Tauchman

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In his age-33 season in 2024, Mike Tauchman continued to deliver results that were in line with the rest of his MLB career. He appeared in 109 games for the Cubs and posted a .248/.357/.366 slash line with seven home runs and six stolen bases. The left-handed Tauchman posted a .725 OPS against southpaws and a .733 mark against righties, and he's had similar splits over the past few years, so he's not really a platoon player. Instead, Tauchman profiles as a conventional fourth outfielder who can be used regardless of matchup. That proved valuable in 2024, as both Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki missed a handful of games due to injury, but that wasn't enough for the Cubs to tender him a contract for 2025. He then latched on with the White Sox, with whom he should have a clearer path to regular playing time. The additional volume won't necessarily make him a more viable fantasy asset, however.

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2024 2142 50 7 29 47 6 .248
2023 2692.5 64 8 48 56 7 .252
3y Avg. 2412.2 57 8 38 52 6 .252
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Ticketed for IL

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    The White Sox placed Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hamstring strain, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports. 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.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Dealing with hamstring issue

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    Tauchman 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. 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.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Struggling with ChiSox

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    Tauchman has gone 3-for-23 with nine strikeouts in Cactus League action. Tauchman is projected to be the White Sox's primary right fielder, but he's had a dismal spring. He was productive across the last two seasons for the Cubs with a .732 OPS, 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.
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  • White Sox's Mike Tauchman: Inks deal with White Sox

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    Tauchman signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the White Sox on Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports. 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.
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  • Mike Tauchman: No contract from Cubs

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    The Cubs non-tendered Tauchman on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. 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 .248/.357/.366 slash line, six stolen bases, seven home runs and 29 RBI over 350 plate appearances.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Reaches three times in loss

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    Tauchman went 1-for-3 with two walks and an RBI in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies. 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 most formats.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Homers in rare start Sunday

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    Tauchman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Nationals. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Tallies two hits off bench Saturday

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    Tauchman, 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. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Powers offense Sunday

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    Tauchman 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. Tauchman made his first start since Monday and saw his 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. With Crow-Armstrong gaining a foothold in the outfield, Cody Bellinger has been logging more time at designated hitter while relegating Tauchman to a reserve role. The 33-year-old's fantasy value takes a hit due to the reduction in playing time.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Out of lineup again Friday

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    Tauchman is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Cardinals. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Idle Thursday

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    Tauchman isn't in the Cubs' lineup Thursday versus the Cardinals. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: On bench Wednesday

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    Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Not starting Tuesday

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    Tauchman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Idle vs. lefty

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    Tauchman is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Royals. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Scores twice in win

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    Tauchman went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Saturday's 9-4 win against the Royals. Tauchman had gotten off to a slow start since returning from the injured list July 19, going just 2-for-23 across his first seven games back. The outfielder doubled that hit total Saturday, and he should be locked into a fairly regular role moving forward, particularly due to Cody Bellinger (finger) being out at the moment. Bellinger's return in the near future may squeeze Tauchman a bit, though the latter still played often earlier in the season when Bellinger was healthy.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Returns from injured list

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    The Cubs activated Tauchman (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Diagnosed with Grade 2 groin strain

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    The Cubs placed Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a Grade 2 left groin strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. 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.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Tweaks groin Monday

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    Tauchman (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. 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. Pete Crow-Armstrong would likely see more playing time if Tauchman is out of action for a period.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Leaves early Monday

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    Tauchman (undisclosed) exited Monday's contest with the Giants in the bottom of the third inning, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. Tauchman pulled up lame after legging out a two-out infield single in the bottom of the third, leaving the game after going 1-for-1 with a walk in the contest. He appeared to be grabbing at his left leg, but an exact diagnosis will likely come before the end of Monday's contest. In the meantime, Patrick Wisdom replaced Tauchman in the Cubs' lineup at designated hitter.
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  • Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Getting day off

    Rotowire
    Tauchman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays. 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.
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