C - Chicago White Sox IL10
- Age 24
- Virginia
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
The White Sox placed Kyle Teel on the 10-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Teel was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and given a 4-6 week timetable to return earlier in March. He was able to do “light sprints” and hit last week.
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) has started doing light sprints and hitting.
Fantasy Impact
Teel also said there is "no pain or stretch" when he's catching, so he can catch as much as needed. He is set to miss the next three to five weeks, given his original four to six week timeline.
Kyle Teel is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right hamstring strain.
Fantasy Impact
Teel was injured while running the bases in a win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. He will be sidelined until close to the end of April. Edgar Quero will open the season as the clear starting catcher for the White Sox.
Teel hit .273 with eight home runs and three stolen bases across 297 plate appearances during his rookie campaign in 2025. He handled the majority of catching duties during the second half of last season.
Fantasy Impact
He will catch most games when Chicago faces right-handed pitchers. Edgar Quero will receive the majority of his starts behind the plate against left-handers and will also get at-bats as the designated hitter. Manager Will Venable has not officially designated the arrangement as a platoon.
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel will suit up for Italy at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Fantasy Impact
Teel has made the decision to play for former big-league catcher Jorge Posada at the 2026 WBC. The 23-year-old was as advertised in his big-league debut in 2025, hitting .273 with eight homers and a .786 OPS through 78 games a season ago.
