Mets' Tauchman Collapses in Spring Training

0:00This is Corey with the story with New York Metz news today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New York Metz added another odd injury to their collection during spring training on Saturday. Veteran outfielder Mike Tockman collapsed while simply running to his position in the outfield. He's a solid hitter who performed well over the last couple seasons with the Chicago White Socks. Tockman was on track to secure a spot on the Metz roster, likely as a backup outfielder. This mishap happened early in camp, catching everyone off guard since he showed no prior signs of trouble. Fans and team insiders see this as classic Metz misfortune, with the franchise known for bizarre setbacks. It puts pressure on younger players like Carson Venge, who's now set for everyday starts in the outfield. Back up Tyrone Taylor steps up an importance too, as the Metz shuffled their depth chart. No official update on Toshman's condition yet, but the team hopes it's minor and he returns soon. The spring training quirks like this remind us baseball's full of surprises, especially

1:04for teams like the Metz pushing for a strong season ahead.