For most of spring training, Mike Tauchman’s days on the Yankees looked numbered. Tauchman, one of few lefties on the team, saw his stock fall after struggling mightily at the plate last year — even by 2020 standards. In light of the news that the outfielder has made the team, rumors of Tauchman generating trade interest can be put to bed.
Although Tauchman had a breakout year in 2019 where he hit .277/.361/.504, he nonetheless struggled against pitchers who threw heat. His struggles to hit both lefties and high-velocity pitchers only continued in 2020 (notably, he did admit to playing through a shoulder injury last year).