White Sox catcher Kyle Teel injures ankle, likely heading to IL
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Kyle Teel, the White Sox catcher, suffered a left ankle injury on Monday night. Manager Will Venable indicated that Teel is likely to be placed on the injured list due to the severity of the injury. Teel's absence could impact the team's lineup in the coming games. Further evaluations are expected to confirm the length of his recovery and his placement on the roster.
- •Kyle Teel injured his left ankle during a game on Monday night.
- •White Sox manager Will Venable stated Teel is likely headed to the IL.
- •The severity of the injury is yet to be fully assessed.
- •Teel's absence may impact the team's upcoming matchups.
- 1:23 AMESPN MLB — White Sox's Teel (ankle) could miss 6-12 weeks
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox catcher Kyle Teel placed on injured list with high ankle sprain and could miss 6-12 weeks
- 5:48 AMESPN MLB — White Sox's Teel (ankle) likely headed to IL
"Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss a significant amount of time after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, a day after injuring his left ankle when trying to apply a tag at home plate. Before the AL Central-leading White Sox played the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, manager Will Venable said Teel was still being evaluated but could be out six to 12 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The White Sox recalled 22-year-old switch-hitting catcher Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte.
"White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss a significant amount of time after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a high ankle sprain.
"White Sox catcher Kyle Teel hurt his left ankle Monday night and is likely headed to the injured list, manager Will Venable said.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 22, 2026, 1:23 AMWhite Sox's Teel (ankle) could miss 6-12 weeks
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss a significant amount of time after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a high ankle sprain.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 11:50 PMWhite Sox catcher Kyle Teel placed on injured list with high ankle sprain and could miss 6-12 weeks
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss a significant amount of time after being placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, a day after injuring his left ankle when trying to apply a tag at home plate. Before the AL Central-leading White Sox played the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, manager Will Venable said Teel was still being evaluated but could be out six to 12 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The White Sox recalled 22-year-old switch-hitting catcher Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte.
- ESPN MLBJul 21, 2026, 5:48 AMWhite Sox's Teel (ankle) likely headed to IL
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel hurt his left ankle Monday night and is likely headed to the injured list, manager Will Venable said.
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