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Mike Tauchman begins rehab assignment with FCL Mets
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Mike Tauchman has officially taken the next step in his recovery.
The veteran outfielder began a rehab assignment with the Florida Coast League Mets on Tuesday afternoon, taking three at-bats as the team's designated hitter.
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Tauchman reached once, finishing 0-for-2 with a walk.
This was the first we've seen Tauchman since he left a spring game in March with left knee discomfort.
He ended up undergoing meniscus surgery shortly after and was initially given a six-week timetable for a return.
The 35-year-old soared past that mark as he built back up at the Mets ' facility in Florida, but has now finally been cleared to get back into game action.
He'll likely face a lengthy assignment having been sidelined since March.
Tauchman, of course, signed with the Mets on a minor league deal late in spring training with the expectation of competing for one of the final outfield spots on the Opening Day roster.
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He had gotten off to a strong start in camp and appeared to be carving out some playing time for himself, but was quickly forced to the sidelines with the injury.
That then opened the door for Carson Bengeto solidify his spot as the everyday right fielder, and the rookie has only grown more and more comfortable as the season has progressed.
It's uncertain where exactly Tauchman would fit with the Mets, but perhaps he may be able to bring back an asset in a trade if he's able to prove he's healthy ahead of the deadline.
