PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets are adding a veteran outfielder to compete for a job in camp.
Mike Tauchman, who spent last season with the White Sox, reached an agreement Monday on a minor league deal with the Mets, according to an industry source.
Tauchman, 34, appeared in 93 games last season and produced a .263/.356/.400 slash line with nine homers and 40 RBIs.
Tauchman played for the Yankees from 2019-21 in a backup role.
With the Mets, he will join Carson Benge, Tyrone Taylor, Brett Baty and MJ Melendez as options to play right field.
Benge, the organization’s top position prospect, will receive a long look this spring.
If the lefty-hitting Benge isn’t deemed ready, it could provide an opening for Tauchman.
Juan Soto is set in left field, with Luis Robert Jr. in center.
