Mets OF Mike Tauchman's injury opens spot for top prospect Carson Benge
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New York Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman, who was plagued by knee issues last season with the Chicago White Sox, suffered another knee injury that will put him on the shelf.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday that Tauchman, 35, tore the meniscus in his left knee Saturday in a spring training game against the Houston Astros and will need surgery.
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