Report: Teams ‘Asking’ About Former Red Sox Top Prospect

The Chicago White Sox acquired catcher Kyle Teel in a trade with the Boston Red Sox just 11 months ago.

Now, teams are inquiring about the availability of the Red Sox’s former first-round draft pick, according to a report by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

“Teams are asking the Chicago White Sox about catcher Kyle Teel, a left-handed hitter who made a more impressive debut last season than their other receiver, switch hitter Edgar Quero, according to major-league sources,” the report said. “The White Sox, while in no position to cut off trade discussions, are not inclined to move either catcher unless they get a spectacular return. Teams today view the catching position as a two-man job, and the White Sox lack depth behind Teel and Quero.”

Teel was the centerpiece of last December’s trade that sent ace left-hander Garrett Crochet to Boston.

The Red Sox selected the 23-year-old with the 14th overall pick in 2023 and he recorded 13 home runs and 78 RBIs between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester across 427 at-bats last year.

Teel made his MLB debut with the White Sox in June and finished his rookie year with eight home runs, 35 RBIs and a .273/.375/.411 slash line over 297 plate appearances.