Overview
- Chicago used an open 40-man roster spot for McGuire, so no corresponding move was required.
- McGuire opted out of a Brewers minor-league contract and signed within a day, returning to a team he appeared with in 2022.
- Kyle Teel is sidelined by a Grade 2 hamstring strain with a 4–6 week timeline, and he has reported faster-than-expected progress.
- The White Sox had planned to carry Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero and Korey Lee, creating a looming decision once Teel is back and four catchers are available.
- Korey Lee is out of minor-league options, and McGuire arrives as a defense-focused veteran with a .248/.293/.374 career line over 1,178 plate appearances, including nine home runs in 2025.