Source: New York Post
Kyle Teel and the White Sox might be screaming “Mama Mia!” The Team Italy and Chicago catcher could be out for the next 4-6 weeks after he hurt himself running the bases during the Italians’ win over Team USA on Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic White Sox general manager Chris Getz told reporters Wednesday that Teel suffered a grade-2 hamstring strain in his right hamstring and that he would “likely” be starting the 2026 season on the injured list. Teal got hurt during the 8-6 Italy win — which put the Americans’ chances at advancing in the tournament in peril — when he hit the ball down the first-base line and appeared to be in some discomfort as he ran to second base. Kyle Teel of Team Italy reacts to an injury after hitting a double against Team United States in the sixth inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Daikin Park on March 10, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
