{"id":636945,"date":"2026-03-22T09:06:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/636945\/"},"modified":"2026-03-22T09:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:06:33","slug":"chicago-white-sox-c-kyle-teel-provides-an-update-on-his-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/636945\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago White Sox C Kyle Teel provides an update on his injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chicago White Sox<\/a> catcher Kyle Teel has been on the sidelines dealing with a hamstring injury. Teel injured his hamstring while playing for Italy in the World Baseball Classic. <\/p>\n

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Unfortunately for the White Sox and Teel, he won\u2019t be ready for the home opener. According to the 24-year-old backstop, the odds aren\u2019t good, and he\u2019ll hopefully be ready not too long after Opening Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom talking with the training staff, it doesn\u2019t look like I\u2019ll be back [for the] home opener,\u201d Teel said to Scott Merkin of MLB.com<\/a>. \u201cBut maybe soon after that, yes. But then again, they haven\u2019t told me a specific time when I\u2019m going to be back. It\u2019s going to be playing it out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Teel struggled in five spring training games \u2014 .071 batting average and .378 OPS \u2014 before joining Italy. In two games in the World Baseball Classic, Teel had four hits, a home run, a double, and an RBI. <\/p>\n

Until Kyle Teel returns, others will need to step up for the Chicago White Sox
\n\"ChicagoMar 13, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Ben Cowles (left) tags out Chicago White Sox base runner Korey Lee on a stolen base attempt during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The White Sox not having Teel\u2019s offense \u2014 .273 average and .786 OPS in 78 games last year \u2014 will hurt their lineup. Others, like catchers Edgar Quero and Korey Lee, will have to pick up the slack until Teel returns. <\/p>\n

Manager Will Venable wanted to carry three catchers on his roster to start the season until Teel got hurt. <\/p>\n

Quero will likely get the bulk of the reps behind the dish to start. Quero had a fantastic spring, with a .304 batting average, a .773 OPS, and 12 RBI. <\/p>\n

Lee has also done well this spring, batting .294 with a .975 OPS, two home runs, and six RBI. Lee was in the mix to catch last season before a left ankle sprain against the Cleveland Guardians ended his time in the big leagues. <\/p>\n

Lee would spend the majority of last season at Triple-A and spend 25 games with the White Sox. Until Teel returns, Quero and Lee will be serviceable at the plate and behind it.<\/p>\n

\"EdgarMar 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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