Mon Jun 30 | 01:38 | Kyle Teel Doubles, Knocks in Two in Win |
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in his team's 5-2 home win against the San Francisco Giants. He added two singles and a run scored to mark his second three-hit performance in four days. Chicago's No. 2 prospect is still searching for his first big-league homer, but he's picked it up recently to notch four doubles over his last six outings. Professional pitching hasn't appeared too overwhelming for him, though it's worth noting he's been far better against right-handers (.341) than southpaws (.167). It isn't a large sample, but Teel has impressed in his short stint with the Pale Hose, slashing .319/.421/.404 through his first 16 contests. The 22-year-old holds a wildly high 15.1% walk rate thus far, and his .500 xSLG would make him a top 60 player in the metric if he qualified. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 26 | 06:47 | Kyle Teel Tallies Three Hits in Wednesday's Victory |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI during the victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday evening. Teel knocked an RBI single in the opening frame, which scored Miguel Vargas. Through his first taste of MLB action, Teel has continued to showcase a strong eye at the plate. Through 14 games, Teel has drawn walks at a stellar 17.8% rate. During this stretch, he has held a .282/.408/.359 slash line with a 15:8 K:BB and three doubles. Earlier this season at Triple-A, Teel was very productive, posting a .295/.394/.492 line with 10 doubles and eight long balls across 50 games. Teel should continue to see close to everyday at-bats in the White Sox lineup and is a viable No. 2 catcher in all fantasy formats. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jun 7 | 13:22 | Kyle Teel Batting Fifth on Saturday |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel will be batting fifth on Saturday when the White Sox continue a series against the Kansas City Royals. Teel will serve as the DH, which will allow Edgar Quero to enter the lineup and be behind the dish. Teel made his MLB debut on Friday evening and went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run. In this game, Teel was batting sixth. It is an excellent sign for his fantasy potential to see him already begin to move up the batting order. Earlier this season at Triple-A, the No. 28-ranked prospect posted a strong .295/.394/.492 slash line with 10 doubles, eight home runs, and a 54:30 K:BB. Given his high power upside and clear path to an everyday role in the starting nine, Teel is a viable waiver wire target in all standard leagues. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Jun 7 | 07:17 | Kyle Teel Gets on Base Three Times in MLB Debut |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel went 1-for-2 with two walks during his MLB debut on Friday evening. Teel was batting the six-hole and was behind the dish. Teel hit a single in the fourth inning off Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo. Fantasy managers should expect both Teel and Edgar Quero to share catching duties in Chicago. Earlier this season, Teel was showing high power upside with Triple-A Charlotte. Through 50 contests, the No. 28-ranked prospect in baseball posted a .295/.394/.492 slash line with 10 doubles, eight home runs, and seven stolen bases. Since May 1 at Triple-A, Teel was one of the most productive hitters at the level, posting a stellar .341/.400/.600 slash with seven doubles and five round-trippers. Given his power potential, he is worth adding in all 12-team standard formats. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Jun 6 | 17:05 | Kyle Teel Catching and Batting Sixth in MLB Debut |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel is doing the catching and is batting sixth in his major-league debut on Friday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo. Fellow catching prospect Edgar Quero will head to the bench, and he figures to lose playing time going forward if Teel asserts himself immediately with the lumber. Quero is still searching for his first homer while batting .256/.343/.306 in 121 at-bats. Teel, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had an .886 OPS with eight home runs and seven stolen bases at Triple-A Charlotte to earn the big-league promotion. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter was the former 14th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2023 out of Virginia. Teel hits from the left side and has a higher offensive ceiling than most catchers, making him worth an immediate waiver-wire pickup in single-year fantasy leagues. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 5 | 19:07 | Kyle Teel Being Called Up by White Sox |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel was scratched from the lineup at Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday and is expected to join the big-league club for his major-league debut, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo. The White Sox already have catching prospect Edgar Quero at the major-league level, but Teel, the former 14th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2023 out of Virginia, recently began taking ground balls at first base at Charlotte. Teel was hitting .295/.394/.492 with eight home runs and 30 RBI in 183 at-bats with Charlotte this year before his call-up. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, should play regularly between first base and catcher in the big leagues, making him worth a waiver-wire pickup in mixed fantasy leagues. Teel could be making his major-league debut in Friday's series opener against the division-rival Kansas City Royals. |
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 5 | 14:45 | Kyle Teel Doubles in Three-Hit Game on Wednesday |
ChicagoWhite Sox catchingprospect Kyle Teel went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored on Wednesday for Triple-A Charlotte. The performance lifted his season-long slash line to .295/.394/.492 to go along with eight home runs, 30 RBI, 34 runs scored, and seven steals. Not to be forgotten in all of the offense, the 23-year-old backstop also threw out a runner, namely Justin Crawford, who has the third-most steals (22) in the International League. The former first-rounder continues to build his resume for a promotion to the majors, and getting practice reps at first base recently only makes his case more formidable. Look for Chicago's second-ranked prospect to be in the majors by midseason, and with the prospect of first base eligibility down the line, his fantasy appeal keeps growing. |
Source: MiLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jun 2 | 15:10 | Kyle Teel Taking Practice Reps at First Base |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel has reportedly been getting practice reps at first base in an effort to add to his positional versatility, which should provide multiple paths to the majors and playing time once he gets there. The team just got Korey Lee back from the IL, and while he doesn't add much with the bat, he gets rave reviews for his defense and game-calling ability. The Sox also promoted Edgar Quero earlier this season, who has acquitted himself well at the plate thus far. First baseman and former third-overall draft pick Andrew Vaughn hasn't panned out, and after getting off to a terrible start this year, was consequently optioned to Triple-A on May 23, which has provided an opportunity for someone to fill that gap. Teel hit safely in 28 of 30 games, batting .345 with seven doubles and five home runs from April 13 to May 27 before cooling off over his last four games. The 23-year-old should be up by mid-season and is one of the top prospect stashes. If he gets added first-base eligibility, it would make him even more appealing for fantasy. |
Source: Bruce Levine | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 27 | 14:28 | Kyle Teel Earns International League Player of the Week Honors |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel earned International League Player of the Week honors for his performance last week, going 8-for-16 with three home runs, six RBI, seven runs scored, and a 6:5 BB:K over a five-game stretch. After an underwhelming 14 games to open the season, the 23-year-old has now hit safely in 27 of his last 29 games and has gotten on base via hit or walk in 32 straight contests. Chicago's second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 28) is now slashing .293/.397/.490 with seven home runs through 43 gamesfor Triple-A Charlotte. Expect the former first-round draft pick to earn a promotionto the big leagues in the coming months, who could be a solid offensive catcher for fantasy, depending on how the Sox divvy up playing time between him and fellow backstop Edgar Quero who has been hitting for average (.273) but with zero home runs in 99 at-bats and only a 101 wRC+. |
Source: MiLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Fri May 23 | 00:25 | Kyle Teel Homers Twice on Thursday |
Chicago White Sox catcher prospect Kyle Teel went 3-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI on Thursday against Triple-A Round Rock. The 23-year-old has been heating up in May, slashing .340/.421/.580 in 50 ABs. He's displayed a good approach at the plate with a 13.3% walk rate while keeping the strikeout rate around 25%. Teel hasn't posted standout power numbers yet, with a 7.9% barrel rate on the season before the two home runs Thursday night. The results still look favorable, and his mature approach keeps his floor high. The top prospect projects as the White Sox catcher of the future and should be expected to debut later this summer. |
Source: MiLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue May 13 | 00:01 | Kyle Teel Riding 12-Game Hit Streak At Triple-A |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, and two runs scored on Sunday for Triple-A Charlotte, extending his current hit streak to 12 games and hitting safely in 19 of his last 20. During the 12-game stretch, the left-handed hitter is 15-for-44 (.341), raising his season-long slash line to .264/.361/.416 with a .358 wOBA and 107 wRC+. The former first-round draft pick is expected to make a big league debut this year, and it could come within the next month if he keeps hitting. Chicago's second-ranked prospect would in all likelihood join fellow prospect (Chicago's No. 5) Edgar Quero at the big league level, but with Quero holding his own in the majors, it's unclearwhat type of playing time split there would be, which could limit Teel's usefulness for fantasy. |
Source: MiLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 29 | 23:16 | Kyle Teel Hitting Well At Triple-A Charlotte |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored on Tuesday for Triple-A Charlotte. The 23-year-old has raised his batting average 63 points since April 13, going 14-for-44 (.318) over that 11-game stretch, with five RBI, nine runs scored, and a stolen base. Chicago's second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 29) is now slashing .247/.352/.398 through 25 games, and should push for a major league debut this season. In season-long leagues, unless you're in a very deep AL-only league, with fellow prospect Edgar Quero in the majors now as well, it might be best to see who gets more playing time before using a valuable roster spot for stashing the former first-round draft pick. |
Source: MiLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Apr 22 | 00:13 | Kyle Teel Hits Third Home Run Of 2025 On Sunday |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel hit a solo home run in a 1-for-5 day at the plate for Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, his third of the season. After a solid opening weekend to begin the year, the left-handed hitter went into a 3-for-37 (.081) cold stretch, but has shown signs of coming out of the slump recently, now having collected at least one hit in five straight contests. The former first-round draft pick is slashing .214/.321/.414 with three home runs and an 11:25 BB:K through 19 games overall. Teel is expected to make his big league debut this season, but with the White Sox recently promoting fellow backstop Edgar Quero to the big league club, it looks like Teel will have to wait a bit longer. The 23-year-old has long-term fantasy value, but for 2025 fantasy leagues, managers may want to see how things shake out in terms of playing time before trying to stash him away. |
Source: MiLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 31 | 13:19 | Kyle Teel Enjoys Strong Debut Weekend In Charlotte |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel went 6-for-12 with a double and two home runs during his first three games of the Triple-A regular season. Teel tallied nine RBI and held a 2:2 BB:K. In the offseason, Teel was one of the top pieces sent to Chicago in exchange for left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet. Last season, Teel spent most of his time at the Double-A level before receiving a brief taste of Triple-A. In 84 games at Double-A, Teel posted a .298/.390/.462 slash line 20 doubles and 11 home runs with nine stolen bases. During his first 28 games at Triple-A, the former 14th overall pick posted a modest .255 AVG. However, it appears the young backstop has taken the next step. He is a name to closely monitor in two-catcher leagues as he could push for an early-season MLB debut. |
Source: MiLB.com | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 17 | 23:26 | Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero Reassigned To Minor-League Camp |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel has been reassigned to minor-league camp, along with a host of other players, including fellow catching prospect Edgar Quero. Teel is ranked as the team's No. 2 prospect (MLB No. 32), while Quero comes in at No. 6 (MLB No. 65). That will leave Korey Lee and Matt Thaiss to handle duties for the big-league club, neither of which has had a wRC+ better than 86 to this point in their major-league careers. Teel was a 2023 first-round draft pick, formerly of the Red Sox organization, who hit well until his short stint at Triple-A in 2024 (.255). But he was still able to log a .374 on-base percentage due to his strong 16.3 percent walk rate and showed well this spring, going 5-for-20 with a pair of home runs and a 4:4 BB:K. Quero fared a bit better in '24, slashing .295/.382/.463 during his time at Triple-A, but didn't do much with the bat this spring. Both have an ETA of 2025, according to MLB.com's top-100 prospect list, so we'll see who gets the call first. Whoever it is could make for an intriguing waiver-wire pickup if they earn immediate playing time, especially in deeper leagues. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 14 | 10:10 | Kyle Teel Showcasing Power In Spring Training |
Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel has been swinging a hot bat during spring training and is making a strong case to be on the Opening Day roster. Through 11 contests, Teel has posted a .333/.474/.800 slash line with one double, two home runs, and a 4:4 BB:K. He has added six RBI and scored four runs. Teel was shipped to Chicago in a package that sent starting pitching Garrett Crochet to Boston in the offseason. The former 13th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft is considered one of the top catching prospects in baseball. Last season, Teel opened his campaign with Double-A and held a .298/.390/.462 line with 20 doubles and 11 long balls. He then earned a taste of Triple-A where he posted a .255/.374/.343 line with three doubles and two long balls across 28 games. Even if he were to open the season at Triple-A, he would be a popular stash candidate, as he may need only another brief look at Triple-A. |
Source: MLB.com | RotoBaller.com |