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White Sox Embrace Three-Catcher Plan as Quero Surges in Spring

Chicago is open to carrying all three catchers to leverage DH flexibility.

Overview

  • Manager Will Venable outlined a matchups-based approach with Kyle Teel favored against right-handers and Edgar Quero picking up DH at-bats while catching more versus lefties without a strict platoon.
  • Edgar Quero is 9-for-17 with a Cactus League–leading nine RBIs, including a homer off Shota Imanaga, after offseason adjustments to improve rotation and bat speed.
  • Kyle Teel earned praise for his work with pitchers and departed camp to join Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic after a limited spring sample at the plate.
  • Korey Lee, who is out of options, has shown early on-base gains and threw out a basestealer, strengthening his case to remain on the roster.
  • GM Chris Getz has resisted outside trade interest in the catching trio as evaluations continue through the remainder of camp ahead of Opening Day on March 26.