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White Sox activate Kyle Teel from the injured list

3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:20 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

White Sox activate Kyle Teel from the injured list

Summary

The Chicago White Sox activated catcher Kyle Teel from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Teel had been sidelined since July due to a high ankle sprain suffered while attempting to tag a runner at home plate against the Texas Rangers. His return follows a season marked by multiple injuries, including a hamstring strain sustained during World Baseball Classic play and a knee injury encountered during a rehab assignment. The team also optioned fellow catcher Drew Romo to Triple-A Charlotte to make room on the roster. Teel, acquired in a December 2024 trade, has appeared in 19 games for the club this year while hitting.190 with two home runs. The team currently holds a lead in the AL Central.

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Status Watch

•Kyle Teel returns to the active roster after missing time with a high ankle sprain.
•The White Sox optioned Drew Romo to Triple-A Charlotte to clear a roster spot.
•Teel has played 19 games for the White Sox during the 2026 season.
•The catcher previously dealt with hamstring and knee injuries earlier this year.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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The initial timeline had Kyle Teel missing six to 12 weeks after he suffered a sprained left ankle July 20 at Texas. “Immediately when it happened, it really felt terrible,” Teel said Friday afternoon at Rate Field. “When the doctors said 12 weeks potentially, I just prayed that night. “And I just feel blessed that I was able to come back so much sooner. I’m just so grateful for that.” The ...
— Yahoo Sports

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Kyle Teel is back with the Chicago White Sox after missing most of the season because of injuries. Teel was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday and fellow catcher Drew Romo was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Teel, a first-round pick in the 2023 amateur draft, was acquired by Chicago when it traded Garrett Crochet to Boston in December 2024.
— Yahoo Sports