Mets' outfielder injured simply running out to his position, and it doesn't look good

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The New York Mets certainly seem like a franchise that's destined to have a weird injury from time to time. They certainly had one on Saturday. Veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman was simply running out to his position during Spring Training action, but he never made it.

Tauchman clearly felt pain in his lower leg, and the visual will lead there to be concern about something with his Achilles. Here's the video: Mike Tauchman attempted to run out to right field to assume his position but came up limping He has exited the game pic. twitter.

com/gAZrdqFjvQ — SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 21, 2026 MORE: Big Papi's son has a special moment for the Red Sox This would be a major bummer for Tauchman, who hit well the last couple seasons with the White Sox and was set to make Mets' roster, probably as a reserve outfielder. If he has to miss time, it ensures even more so that Carson Benge will start every day. It makes backup Tyrone Taylor more important, too.