Mike Tauchman's Knee Surgery: 6-Week Recovery

0:00It's March 26, I'm Cory with the story. This is New York Met's News Today, driven by AI and built for fans. New York Met's outfielder Mike Talkman had surgery Thursday to fix a meniscus tear in his left knee after getting hurt late in spring training. The 35-year-old veteran is expected to miss just six weeks before getting back on the field. Doctors said the procedure went smoothly with no surprises. Talkman plans to start a rehab stand with AAA Syracuse soon after his recovery period. He signed a minor league deal with the Met's during the off season, so his spot on the big league roster isn't locked in yet. Still, his left-handed back could fill a useful role in their lineup once he's healthy. Talkman kicked off his pro career in 2017 with the Colorado Rockies and has suited up for the Met's, Giants, Cubs, and Whitesock since. Last season in Chicago, he hit 263 with a 356 on-base percentage, plus 88 hits, 9 homers, and 40 RBIs.

1:00With spring training wrapping up, all eyes are on his quick return to help bolster the Met's outfield depth as the regular season ramps up.