Kyle Teel Faces 4-6 Weeks Out with Hamstring Injury During World Baseball Classic

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is set to miss four to six weeks due to a right hamstring strain, as confirmed by general manager Chris Getz on Wednesday. The injury occurred while Teel was representing Italy in the World Baseball Classic, where he played a pivotal role in Italy’s surprising 8-6 victory over the United States.

Teel, 24, sustained the injury while rounding first base on a double down the right-field line. He was able to leave the field under his own power, accompanied by athletic trainers, but the strain will keep him sidelined for a significant period. Teel was acquired from Boston in a trade involving Garrett Crochet during the 2024 offseason, and he made a notable impact last season.

In his first season with the White Sox, Teel appeared in 78 games, boasting a .273 batting average with eight home runs, 11 doubles, and 35 RBIs, alongside 37 walks in 297 plate appearances. With Teel out, Edgar Quero is expected to step in as the primary catcher. Quero, who played 111 games for Chicago last season, recorded a .268 average, five home runs, 17 doubles, and 36 RBIs over 403 plate appearances.

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