The Yankees have acquired left-handed hitting outfielder Mike Tauchman from the Rockies for lefty relief prospect Phil Diehl, the team announced. Jordan Montgomery was placed on the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man roster spot. Tauchman has a minor league option remaining for 2019.
“We’re excited to get a guy that we feel is pretty talented and can play multiple positions in the outfield. He has options, so we’ll determine which way we’ll go,” said Aaron Boone to Bryan Hoch, indicating Tauchman could very well crack the Opening Day roster.
Tauchman, 28, was a tenth round pick in 2013.