MLB : Mets face roster upheaval as Tauchman undergoes knee surgery

New York Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman suffers a meniscus tear in his left knee and will undergo surgery, impacting the Opening Day roster. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirms Tauchman, expected to make the team after signing a minor league deal, will miss the start of the season. Outfield prospect Carson Benge is now a frontrunner for the primary right fielder position. The Mets must decide whether to add a fifth outfielder or another infielder, with Jared Young and Vidal Bruján as leading candidates. Meanwhile, veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, informed he won't make the team, is considering staying with the organization. Mendoza states Kimbrel may remain in Florida to continue pitching. Kimbrel, who signed a minor league deal in January, had a solid 2.45 ERA in 14 appearances last season. The bullpen choices now narrow down to left-handers Bryan Hudson and Richard Lovelady.