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White Sox Call Up Kyle Teel for MLB Debut

Arriving after a standout Triple-A season, the 23-year-old prospect will share catching duties with Edgar Quero in Chicago’s ongoing rebuild.

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Jun 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (8) leads off of third base during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kyle Teel made his major league debut on June 6 as the White Sox’s starting catcher against the Kansas City Royals.
  • The team optioned Korey Lee to Triple-A Charlotte to clear space on the roster for Teel’s call-up.
  • Teel posted a .295/.394/.492 slash line with eight homers and 30 RBIs over 50 games at Triple-A Charlotte before his promotion.
  • General manager Chris Getz said Teel will share duties behind the plate with Edgar Quero to manage workload and boost offensive output.
  • Acquired from the Boston Red Sox in December in exchange for Garrett Crochet, Teel’s promotion underscores Chicago’s focus on developing young talent.