Teel Returns to Majors After Injury

Kyle Teel, once a Red Sox first-round pick and now a White Sox standout, made his big league debut Monday—batting cleanup and catching—but went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a tense 6-5 win. After a grueling 60-day injury layoff from a hamstring strain suffered while playing for Team Italy, Teel called his return a long-awaited triumph. Traded to Chicago in a deal that sent Garrett Crochet to Boston, Teel’s quick return to form comes as the White Sox battle for first place. Manager Will Venable, who moved him to the four-hole, still sees him as a vital, energizing force in the lineup. With a .273 average last season, Teel’s ability to regain his rhythm—and deliver the impact Venable expects—is now the story to watch. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28f8b9e255a2bb39