3 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

Obviously the injury sucks because Teel won’t be ready for opening day.  But couldn’t the blessing in disguise be that Lee makes the roster to start the season instead of being dumped for nothing and is then possibly slipped through waivers and outrighted to Charlotte once Teel is ready?

And to expand on this, I’m sure there are a few teams that would rather have Lee as their backup catcher than whomever they currently have, but would they take the chance to claim Lee after only a couple weeks into the season while needing Lee to learn an all new pitching staff?  Perhaps he could be slipped through waivers for this reason.  I love the idea of retaining all four catchers going forward — Teel, Quero, Lee and Romo.  Ironically, Hahn is responsible for both Quero and Lee but Getz did a good job of acquiring Teel and Romo.  This has to be the best the Sox have looked at the catcher position in ages, especially if they can manage to keep all four guys.

Edited March 15Mar 15 by WhiteSox2023

10 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

And to expand on this, I’m sure there are a few teams that would rather have Lee as their backup catcher than whomever they currently have, but would they take the chance to claim Lee after only a couple weeks into the season while needing Lee to learn an all new pitching staff?  Perhaps he could be slipped through waivers for this reason.  I love the idea of retaining all four catchers going forward — Teel, Quero, Lee and Romo.  Ironically, Hahn is responsible for both Quero and Lee but Getz did a good job of acquiring Teel and Romo.  This has to be the best the Sox have looked at the catcher position in ages, especially if they can manage to keep all four guys.

They also have that 18 year old kid who looks somewhat promising. 

3 hours ago, WhiteSox2023 said:

And to expand on this, I’m sure there are a few teams that would rather have Lee as their backup catcher than whomever they currently have, but would they take the chance to claim Lee after only a couple weeks into the season while needing Lee to learn an all new pitching staff?  Perhaps he could be slipped through waivers for this reason.  I love the idea of retaining all four catchers going forward — Teel, Quero, Lee and Romo.  Ironically, Hahn is responsible for both Quero and Lee but Getz did a good job of acquiring Teel and Romo.  This has to be the best the Sox have looked at the catcher position in ages, especially if they can manage to keep all four guys.

Catcher-needy teams will also have other options before Teel's return, since some vet backup types will have opt outs for not making the 40. 

For example, old friend Matt Thaiss has an upward mobility clause that triggers a few days before OD. If any team is willing to offer him a roster spot, Boston has to either roster him themselves or trade him to a team that will. Easier to nab him for free than wait for Lee to potentially hit waivers.

No need to rush him but nice to hear the prognosis is good

and this is supposed to be a grade 2 strain?

'He's in the best shape of his life' 😄 (Well it is a Merkin story/tweet right?)

meh

Watchability of the team is going to be a good bit better when he's back.

Sounds like he may be back by next homestand, next Friday

Edited April 16Apr 16 by DoUEvenShift

Looks like this is going to be longer than the 4-6 week original diagnosis:

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/04/19/kyle-teel-recovery-white-sox-andrew-benintendi

20 hours ago, Lip Man 1 said:

Looks like this is going to be longer than the 4-6 week original diagnosis:

https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/04/19/kyle-teel-recovery-white-sox-andrew-benintendi

Could be looking at May before he even starts a rehab assignment if running is still an issue. The initial optimism Teel displayed has vanished into the reality of how stubborn hamstring injuries are to heal.

This sounds a lot longer than we thought. More healing up, plus an extended rehab from the sounds of it. I wonder if June might be realistic?

38 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

This sounds a lot longer than we thought. More healing up, plus an extended rehab from the sounds of it. I wonder if June might be realistic?

4-6 weeks for a grade 2 was always a pipe dream imo. I've never heard of a hamstring injury healing quicker than expected, like has it ever happened? June sounds too far unless he has a major set back -- I'd guess he starts rehab in two weeks and is back say May 22nd or that week.

1 minute ago, chitownsportsfan said:

4-6 weeks for a grade 2 was always a pipe dream imo. I've never heard of a hamstring injury healing quicker than expected, like has it ever happened? June sounds too far unless he has a major set back -- I'd guess he starts rehab in two weeks and is back say May 22nd or that week.

That's just it. This doesn't sound like just a short rehab. They are talking spring training and catching practice, plus rehab.

3 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said:

That's just it. This doesn't sound like just a short rehab. They are talking spring training and catching practice, plus rehab.

I think Getz is just rambling. Injury was March 10th so we are at 6 weeks. Even if he's shut down for two more weeks that still gives him two weeks of activity in the minors and he's back late May. If he has another setback, sure, June it it.

We area aware that there was a recent "setback" in Teel's rehab and and that he is not ready to go on a rehab assignment. Hard to know what is going on or how much to be concerned about this as WSox fans and Kyle Teel supporters.

On 4/24/2026 at 6:31 PM, southsider2k5 said:

That's just it. This doesn't sound like just a short rehab. They are talking spring training and catching practice, plus rehab.

I read that as them just emphasizing live game reps for all parts of the game considering the missed time, not actually saying he needs a full spring training. He's been doing catching and batting practice for a few weeks now.

No point sending him Monday if he wasn't ready to play most of the games in Charlotte's road series to get those reps, but I wouldn't expect the rehab stint itself to be especially long once he goes.

On 4/24/2026 at 5:51 PM, southsider2k5 said:

This sounds a lot longer than we thought. More healing up, plus an extended rehab from the sounds of it. I wonder if June might be realistic?

Worst case scenario, I hope that the hamstring injury as originally diagnosed will not eventually require surgery to repair. The other concern I have is that Teel's aggressive approach to rehab may have only delayed the healing process. My speculation arises because we have been told that Teel would be going to Charlotte for rehab after this series or the other, he is still in the dugout, and that he has experienced some degree of pain when he runs. Some additional clarity would be helpful but I understand that rehabbing a hamstring is not an exact science.

I never thought 6 weeks for a grade 2 was even remotely possible, I figured he would be out 2-3 months

Kyle's hamstring injury occurred on March 10, 2026, so it has been about 7 weeks now. I was concerned when I heard that there was a setback. Not sure what that referred to but an imminent rehab assignment is not being talked about any more.

Just now, tray said:

Kyle's hamstring injury occurred on March 10, 2026, so it has been about 7 weeks now. I was concerned when I heard that there was a setback. Not sure what that referred to but an imminent rehab assignment is not being talked about any more.

They say he's running catching drills and doing batting practice.

7 minutes ago, tray said:

Kyle's hamstring injury occurred on March 10, 2026, so it has been about 7 weeks now. I was concerned when I heard that there was a setback. Not sure what that referred to but an imminent rehab assignment is not being talked about any more.

They said a week ago he wasn't where they wanted him to be, and they wouldn't send him out on a rehab stint until he was. Getz also hinted that his rehab stint might be significant since he had missed so much time, spring training, etc.