GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has a right hamstring strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks, general manager Chris Getz told reporters Wednesday.
Teel, 24, injured his hamstring while legging out a double for Italy during its 8-6 upset of the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. He left the field under his own power with athletic trainers.
Teel, acquired from Boston in the Garrett Crochet trade during the 2024 offseason, appeared in 78 games for the White Sox last season. He hit .273 with eight home runs, 11 doubles and 35 RBIs while walking 37 times in 297 plate appearances.
Edgar Quero, who appeared in 111 games for Chicago last season, is expected to handle the bulk of the catching innings with Teel sidelined. Quero hit .268 with five home runs, 17 doubles and 36 RBIs in 403 plate appearances last season.