Taubenheim was drafted in the 19th round of the
2003 Major League Baseball draft by the
Milwaukee Brewers. He was acquired by the
Toronto Blue Jays from the Brewers along with
Lyle Overbay for
Dave Bush,
Zach Jackson, and
Gabe Gross on December 7, 2005. Taubenheim made his major league debut with the Blue Jays in , but finished the year 0–5 as a
starter. He earned his first
win in a
relief appearance against the
Atlanta Braves on June 22, 2006, pitching just 0.2 innings and allowing one
hit, but no
runs. He was claimed off waivers by the
Pittsburgh Pirates from the Blue Jays after the season. Taubenheim was released by the Pirates on September 2, , to make room on the 40-man roster for
infielder Luis Cruz, but was re-signed to a minor league contract in January . On March 31, 2010, Taubenheim signed a minor league contract with the
Philadelphia Phillies. On July 25, 2010, the Reading Phillies of the Eastern League announced Taubenheim had been assigned from Lehigh Valley of the International League. Taubenheim signed a major league contract with the
Texas Rangers in January 2011, but was released before the season began. ==References==