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White Sox Reinstate Kyle Teel From Injured List
The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they reinstated catcher Kyle Teel (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and optioned catcher Drew Romo to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will want to check back a bit later on Friday to see if Teel is immediately back in Chicago's starting lineup for Friday's contest at home against the division-rival Minnesota Twins and right-hander Zebby Matthews. In six minor-league rehab games, Teel went 7-for-22 at the plate with a home run and a double. He will be rejoining the big-league squad after landing on the IL early in the second half of the season due to a sprained left ankle. Injuries have limited the 24-year-old former first-rounder by the Boston Red Sox to just 19 games and 63 at-bats in 2026 in his second year in the big leagues with the Pale Hose. In those 19 games, Teel has gone just 12-for-63 (.190) with two home runs, 14 RBI, nine runs scored, six walks, and 27 strikeouts. Despite the poor start in a limited sample size, Teel should play regularly down the stretch and has more offensive upside than the other catcher on Chicago's big-league roster, Jake Rogers.
Source: Chicago White Sox
Source: Chicago White Sox
Kyle Teel to Begin Rehab Assignment on Monday
According to Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (ankle) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. Teel has been out since late July due to a left ankle sprain. He has progressed quickly and is cleared for the final step of his rehab program. The expectation is that Teel won't need more than a few games before he'll be ready to rejoin the White Sox lineup. He should return as the No. 1 catcher once he's back in the mix, which will mean reduced roles for Drew Romo and Jake Rogers. Teel could be worth stashing in deep leagues for fantasy managers needing help at the catcher spot.
Source: Scott Merkin
Source: Scott Merkin
Joey Bart to Miss Over a Month of Action
Chicago White Sox catcher Joey Bart (hand) is set to miss "over a month" of action while recovering from a left-hand fracture. The 29-year-old catcher, who was recently acquired from the Atlanta Braves at the trade deadline, was hit on the hand by a pitch last Thursday, likely sidelining him for most of the rest of the season. In fact, there is a chance that Bart's season may be over if there are any setbacks. With only six weeks remaining in the season, everything has to go according to plan in order for him to provide any fantasy value. With Kyle Teel also out of action with a high ankle sprain of his own, manager Will Venable said that the catcher position would be a fluid one for the rest of the season. That means we will likely see a mixture of both Edgar Quero and Drew Romo taking turns behind the plate. Both remaining backstops have struggled to do much of anything offensively this season, and if either were to show some semblance of offensive prowess, they could run away with the job here, as the White Sox are looking to win the American League Central title and could use some stability behind the plate.
Source: James Fegan
Source: James Fegan
Joey Bart Suffers Fractured Hand on Thursday
Chicago White Sox catcher Joey Bart (hand) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Bart was removed from the contest after getting hit by a pitch on the hand during the seventh inning of this contest. He was immediately removed from the game and replaced by Drew Romo. Before leaving, Bart was 0-for-2 at the plate and was hit by a pitch twice. It was announced afterwards that Bart suffered a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. He'll likely undergo further testing, but a stint on the Injured List is almost guaranteed. Romo should see increased playing time behind the plate, and Edgar Quero will likely be recalled from Triple-A if Bart misses time.
Source: Chicago White Sox
Source: Chicago White Sox
Kyle Teel Remains a High-Upside Waiver-Wire Target Despite Slow Start to 2026
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel had the start of his 2026 season delayed by hamstring and knee injuries that kept him out until late June. The 24-year-old has gotten off to a bit of a slow start since returning, hitting .204/.295/.333 with two home runs, 13 RBI, nine runs scored, and a 36.1% strikeout rate across 61 plate appearances. However, Teel owns a 12.4% barrel rate and a 50% hard-hit rate, indications that his batted ball luck will start to turn over a larger sample size of at-bats. While the elevated strikeout rate is somewhat concerning, Teel struck out in a far more manageable 25.9% of his 297 plate appearances after making his MLB debut in 2025. Once he gets his timing down at the plate, Teel could emerge as one of the better-hitting catchers in baseball. Despite his early struggles this season, Teel remains a second-half breakout candidate worth prioritizing on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
White Sox Considering Three Players With First Overall Pick in Upcoming Draft
The Chicago White Sox are deciding between UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, and Texas high school shortstop Grady Emerson with the first overall pick in this year's MLB draft, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Emerson closed the gap on Cholowsky during his senior year of high school, but vice president of amateur scouting Mike Shirley said Cholowsky "held serve" during his junior year with the Bruins, hitting .320 with 21 home runs. Shirley called Lackey a "supreme catcher who could define the position." The White Sox are expected to take the best overall player, but the conversations on who that will be on Saturday are still ongoing up to the minute. The White Sox have a lot to be excited about with the first overall pick, as well as the fact that after three straight 100-loss seasons, they are currently in first place in the American League Central. "I don't want to pick 1-1 again," Shirley said. "I want to pass this on to someone else, and I want the White Sox to win a championship here real soon."
Source: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
Source: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
Kyle Teel a Power-Hitting Target in Two-Catcher Leagues?
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is still working through the swing-and-miss, but the power is real enough for deeper formats. The 24-year-old is hitting .220 with two homers, 10 RBI, five runs, and a .694 OPS through 11 games after a right hamstring strain delayed his season. His 18 strikeouts in 46 plate appearances are hard to ignore, so this is not a clean add in standard one-catcher leagues. Still, Teel has already barreled 17.4% of his batted balls in the small sample, which backs the power hook. The bigger reason to care is that he has hit before. Teel posted a .273 average, eight homers, 35 RBI, 38 runs, three steals, and a .786 OPS as a rookie last season. Rostered in just 17% of Yahoo leagues, he fits best as a 15-team or two-catcher league pickup.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Teel Remains a Priority Waiver-Wire Target Depsite Early Struggles
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel had the start of his 2026 season delayed by knee and hamstring injuries that held him out until June 22. Across 30 plate appearances since returning, Teel is hitting .231/.333/.346 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs scored. The 24-year-old has struggled to find his timing at the plate, striking out in 40% of his plate appearances. However, Teel was impressive after making his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .273 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 297 plate appearances. Teel also dominated Triple-A pitching in his rehab appearances before returning this season, logging a 1.054 OPS across 34 trips to the plate. Once Teel finds his rhythm, he could provide top-12 catcher production for fantasy managers in the second half of 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Teel Activated on Monday, Priority Pick-Up Ahead of Season Debut?
The Chicago White Sox have activated catcher Kyle Teel (knee, hamstring) from the 60-day injured list ahead of their three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians. Catcher Edgar Quero was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to make room for Teel on the active roster. Teel has yet to make his 2026 season debut. The 24-year-old suffered a hamstring strain in the World Baseball Classic in March and then sprained the LCL in his right knee in late May while on a rehab assignment. Teel flashed high upside across 297 plate appearances after making his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .273/.375/.411 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored, and three stolen bases. He's dominated Triple-A pitching while rehabbing from his injuries in 2026, slashing .387/.441/.613 with two home runs across 34 trips to the plate. Now that he's active, Teel is a must-add catcher in any fantasy league where he remains available on the waiver wire.
Source: Chicago White Sox
Source: Chicago White Sox
Kyle Teel to Begin Rehab With Triple-A, a Priority IL Stash?
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (knee, hamstring) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday night with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, according to Milb Central. Teel has yet to play in the big leagues this year after initially straining his hamstring while playing in the World Baseball Classic. Then the 24-year-old backstop sprained the LCL in his knee in late May while on a rehab assignment in the minors. Teel is finally restarting a rehab assignment, but he's nearing a return for his 2026 season debut in Chicago. Once fully healthy, he should see most of the starts for the Pale Hose behind the plate after slashing .273/.375/.411 with a .786 OPS, eight home runs, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 78 games and 297 plate appearances for the ChiSox in his first year in the big leagues. Teel was the 14th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2023 out of the University of Virginia. He needs to improve against lefties, but at the very least, his on-base skills at the catcher position make him a top stash candidate if you're hurting at the position. Teel is currently rostered in just 8% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Milb Central
Source: Milb Central
Kyle Teel Transferred to 60-Day Injured List
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring, knee) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for left-handed pitcher Joe Rock on the White Sox 40-man roster. Teel recently suffered a sprained LCL in his right knee during a rehab game while he worked his way back from the hamstring injury that has prevented him from taking the field in the big leagues this season. Teel is expected to miss an additional three to six weeks due to the knee injury, making his move to the 60-day IL a procedural one. The 24-year-old flashed high upside after making his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .273/.375/.411 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 297 plate appearances. However, fantasy managers could be waiting until July for Teel to suit up for his 2026 White Sox debut. In Teel's absence, Edgar Quero and Drew Romo figure to split catching duties for Chicago.
Source: Chicago White Sox
Source: Chicago White Sox
Kyle Teel Expected to Miss 3-6 Weeks With Sprained LCL
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring, knee) has been diagnosed with a sprained LCL in his right knee that is expected to keep him out for three to six weeks, per James Fegan of SoxMachine.com. Teel suffered the injury during a rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte while working his way back from a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old has yet to appear in an MLB game in 2026 and could now remain sidelined through June. Teel played well for the White Sox after making his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .273/.375/.411 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 297 plate appearances. If he can get back to full health at some point in 2026, Teel profiles as a high-upside catcher option for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire. In his absence, Drew Romo and Edgar Quero project to split catching duties for the White Sox.
Source: SoxMachine - James Fegan
Source: SoxMachine - James Fegan
Kyle Teel Suffers Setback During Rehab Game
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring, knee) suffered a setback during a rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. Teel reportedly tweaked his knee while taking a swing during Saturday's game. He appeared to be nearing his season debut, but will now need a few more games to ramp up. The White Sox plan to re-evaluate him on Tuesday, so fantasy managers should get a better idea of his timetable after that. The hope is that he'll be back in the mix on the South Side by the end of May. Teel hasn't played this season due to injury, but is worth a look in deep leagues once he's ready to play in the big leagues.
Source: Scott Merkin
Source: Scott Merkin
Kyle Teel a Top Stash Option Amid Rehab Assignment?
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday night, according to Milb Central. Teel has been cleared to resume playing in games after he ran the bases over the weekend. The 24-year-old has been recovering from a Grade 2 right-hamstring strain that put him on the 10-day injured list before the start of the 2026 regular season. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could make his season debut for the Pale Hose by this weekend or early next week. He's only rostered in 10% of Yahoo leagues at the moment, but fantasy managers looking for an upgrade at catcher should be interested in the former Virginia product. Teel was originally a first-round pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2023 before being traded to Chicago. In his first year in the big leagues in 2025, he hit a very respectable .273 (69-for-253) with eight homers, 35 RBI, 38 runs, and three steals in 78 games played. Teel should do most of the catching for the White Sox when he's reinstated from the IL.
Source: Milb Central
Source: Milb Central
