The White Sox are receiving a Kyle Teel boost as they look to win the American League Central over the Guardians.
The Chicago White Sox are receiving a boost as they prepare for the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. On Friday, the team announced that catcher Kyle Teel has been reinstated from the injured list. In a corresponding move, catcher Drew Romo was optioned to Triple-A. Teel has not played since July due to an ankle injury.
The 24-year-old displayed promise across 78 games played in his first MLB season last year. However, he has been limited to 19 games played this season due to injury. Teel is hitting just .190/.271/.317 during that span.
Nevertheless, Teel features intriguing potential and he could certainly make a significant impact moving forward. The White Sox should benefit from the boost.
Overall, the White Sox are looking to win the American League Central division. Chicago is 73-67 at the moment. The ball club holds a three-game lead over the second place Cleveland Guardians.
There is still work to do, though. The Guardians are known for playing their best baseball late in the season, so the White Sox need to keep their foot on the gas pedal. Otherwise, Cleveland could upset them in the division. It will be an exciting division race as the season winds down.
On Friday night, the White Sox will begin a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at home. It should be a competitive series as the Twins hope to stay in the postseason conversation. First pitch for Friday night’s ball game between the AL Central teams is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET in Chicago.
The Chicago White Sox are receiving a boost as they prepare for the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. On Friday, the team announced that catcher Kyle Teel has been reinstated from the injured list. In a corresponding move, catcher Drew Romo was optioned to Triple-A. Teel has not played since July due to an ankle injury.