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Teel is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Baltimore.
Teel started behind the dish each of the last three days, so he'll get some rest during Wednesday's afternoon game. Drew Romo is doing the catching and batting ninth for the White Sox.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Knocks in two
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Teel went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Sunday against the Royals.
Teel delivered a two-RBI single in the second inning to account for his production on the day. He now has at least one hit in three of his four starts since making his season debut, and he also has two multi-RBI showings. Teel has been in the lineup for four of a possible six games, so he doesn't look to have extensive workload restrictions.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Taking seat Saturday
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Teel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Kansas City.
After going 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's blowout victory, Teel will grab a seat on the bench while Drew Romo starts behind the plate, batting ninth.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Launches first homer
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Teel went 2-for-5 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 22-1 win over the Royals.
Teel hit his first homer of the season in the fifth inning before adding an RBI single in the seventh. In three games since returning from the injured list June 22, the 24-year-old has gone 3-for-12 with one home run, three RBI, three runs scored and a 2:4 BB:K while catching and hitting in the heart of the order in each of his three starts.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Activated ahead of season debut
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The White Sox activated Teel (knee/hamstring) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Teel is finally ready to make his season debut after missing nearly three months, first due to a right hamstring strain and then a right knee LCL sprain. The young catcher was very productive on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, slashing .387/.441/.613 with two home runs and a 3:7 BB:K in eight contests. Teel will serve as Chicago's primary catcher, and he is starting behind the plate and batting cleanup Monday against the Guardians in his season debut.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Could be activated Monday
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White Sox manager Will Venable said Sunday that Teel (knee/hamstring) is a "possibility" to return from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Guardians, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Teel has been on the shelf all season while recovering from a right hamstring strain and a right knee LCL sprain, but he finally looks to be on the cusp of making his 2026 debut. The 24-year-old catcher restarted a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte last week, appearing in four games while going 8-for-16 with one home run, one double and one walk. He was able to catch a full nine-inning game Friday, so assuming his knee and hamstring aren't causing any issues for him, he should be ready to take over as Chicago's top backstop. The White Sox have been getting by with a timeshare of Drew Romo (.591 OPS in 29 games) and Edgar Quero (.486 OPS in 55 games) behind the dish, though neither has been especially productive.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Starting rehab assignment Tuesday
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Teel (knee/hamstring) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Teel will attempt to launch a rehab assignment once again after suffering a sprained LCL while on a previous minor-league rehab assignment in late May. The catcher sustained a hamstring injury during the World Baseball Classic before tacking on the knee issue last month. Teel will have plenty of rust to work off with Charlotte, but he is now on the brink of making his 2026 regular-season debut with the White Sox.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Nearing return from IL
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White Sox manager Will Venable said Friday that Teel (knee/hamstring) will embark on a rehab assignment soon and is working toward returning from the 60-day injured list in the next few days, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Levine relays that Teel's hamstring strain has fully healed, and the catcher's right knee strain is close to full recovery. Teel will go on a rehab assignment in the minor leagues in the coming days, and if all goes well, he could be cleared to make his 2026 regular-season debut by late June. His return would mean less reps available for both Edgar Quero and Drew Romo.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Resumes baseball activity
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Teel (hamstring/knee) has begun hitting off a tee and doing catching drills, MLB.com reports.
Teel resumed running at the end of May, so he has made progress toward a return. However, manager Will Venable stated that none of the drills were being done at a high intensity, suggesting Teel isn't particularly close to returning. Teel will likely need a fairly lengthy rehab assignment, so his absence may stretch into July.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Will begin running Saturday
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Teel (knee) will begin a running program Saturday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Teel has yet to play with the White Sox this season after he initially suffered a hamstring injury during the World Baseball Classic. He began a rehab assignment earlier this month but then sustained a sprained LCL in his right knee after four games with Triple-A Charlotte. Now on the 60-day injured list, Teel will begin to ramp things back up with an eye toward returning to the Chicago lineup sometime next month.
The White Sox transferred Teel (hamstring/knee) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
Teel has been on the shelf all season due to a hamstring injury he suffered during the World Baseball Classic, and his 2026 debut with the White Sox has now been further delayed after he suffered an LCL sprain in his right knee while playing in a rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. Now expected to remain out for another several weeks, Teel will head to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man roster spot for left-hander Joe Rock, whom the White Sox acquired in a trade with the Rays on Tuesday.
White Sox's Kyle Teel: Out 3-to-6 weeks with sprained LCL
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Teel (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined an additional 3-to-6 weeks after suffering a sprained LCL in his right knee during a rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Teel tweaked the knee on a swing during his fourth rehab contest, which will delay his season debut several more weeks. He initially landed on the 10-day injured list before the season due to a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. Drew Romo and Edgar Quero will continue to share catching duties for the White Sox while Teel recuperates.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Potentially suffers setback
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Teel (hamstring) tweaked his right knee while taking a swing in a minor-league rehab game Saturday night, and he's set to be re-evaluated Tuesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Teel was playing in his fourth rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte and appeared to be nearing his season debut for the White Sox. The catcher isn't in Charlotte's lineup Sunday, and it probably won't be clear when he'll be able to play again until after he's re-evaluated Tuesday. Teel had gone 4-for-15 with a home run and two RBI during his rehab stint at Triple-A.
Teel (hamstring) will report to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Teel progressed to running the bases this weekend, which was the final step of his rehab program before being cleared for game action. The 24-year-old has been sidelined two months due to a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, so he'll likely need at least a handful of games in the minors to get up to speed before being activated by the White Sox.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Could play in rehab games next week
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Teel (hamstring) will run the bases this weekend before beginning a rehab assignment next week if all goes well, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Teel's recovery from a right hamstring strain has come along slowly, but he's poised for a big step forward this weekend. Given how much time the young catcher has missed, Teel figures to require at least a handful of rehab contests before rejoining the active roster for the White Sox. When he does make it back, he'll be in line for the lion's share of the playing time behind the dish.
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