\u201cI think all three of the catchers, all of us lean on each other in different ways,\u201d Teel said last week. \u201cKorey is the older one in the group. We lean on him for certain things, whether it\u2019s routine-wise or stuff like that. And then (Quero) can really back pick. So we talked to him about that.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero walks onto the field to catch for live batting practice during spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/p>\n
Quero wants to improve in framing pitches and made that an offseason emphasis.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrying to do my best to do a great job behind the plate,\u201d he told the Tribune on Feb. 16.<\/p>\n
Quero felt he did a \u201cpretty good job\u201d in that department in Saturday\u2019s game while providing an update to reporters on Sunday morning.<\/p>\n
Quero, who made a team-leading 66 starts at catcher last season after being called up from Charlotte<\/a> on April 17, was glad to aid the team by throwing out Darell Hernaiz on the stolen base attempt in the fourth inning.<\/p>\n \u201cThat was sick,\u201d Quero said. \u201cJust see the ball and try to be quick. I made a perfect throw. It\u2019s just trying to catch the ball and throw it as fast as I can. I think with that throw, we can get anyone out. With another throw, he\u2019s going to be safe.\u201d<\/p>\n Quero also made the correct call in challenging what was originally a ball on a third-inning pitch thrown by Jordan Hicks. After the video review, it was reversed to strike three.<\/p>\n \u201cThat pitch was really, really nasty,\u201d Quero said.<\/p>\n As for the performance at the plate, which featured two singles and a double, Quero wants to keep making strides. He\u2019d like to hit the ball in the air more this upcoming season.<\/p>\n \u201cI need to keep working,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s just the first game (Saturday), I\u2019m going to go out and keep working on stuff, especially loading my hips.\u201d<\/p>\n Quero had a .268\/.333\/.356 slash line with 17 doubles, five home runs and 36 RBIs last season while appearing in 111 games overall.<\/p>\n Teel is trying to build upon a season where he slashed .273\/.375\/.411 with 11 doubles, eight home runs and 35 RBIs in 78 games. He made 57 starts at catcher after joining the Sox from Charlotte on June 6.<\/p>\n \u201cThe biggest (takeaway from 2025) is just having experience playing in the big leagues, just what was my routine? What do I have to do every day? What do I need to stay healthy? It\u2019s just all those little things that you only know until you get there,\u201d Teel said.<\/p>\n In addition to preparing for the regular season, Teel is getting ready to play for Team Italy<\/a> in the World Baseball Classic. He\u2019s scheduled to join them on March 1.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel great,\u201d Teel said. \u201cBody is healthy. I did start ramping up a little bit earlier when I was at home. But when it comes to the work we\u2019re getting here, we\u2019re getting a ton already. I feel ready.\u201d<\/p>\n Teel started at catcher on Friday and served as the DH on Sunday, flipping roles with Lee.<\/p>\n![\"Chicago](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ctc-l-sox-spring-training-0222-25_259834580.jpg\")
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Kyle Teel stands at the plate during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in a Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez\/Chicago Tribune)<\/p>\n