White Sox Catcher Kyle Teel Out 6 to 8 Weeks With Right Knee LCL Sprain

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has suffered a significant setback in his recovery from a previous injury, spraining a ligament in his right knee during a minor league rehabilitation game. The injury is expected to sideline him for an extended period.

Teel sustained a sprain of the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his right knee on Saturday while playing for Triple-A Charlotte. Manager Will Venable said the injury occurred when Teel's cleat got stuck during a swing in his final at-bat. The team announced he will be out for approximately six to eight weeks before he can begin a new rehab assignment, making a return to major league action unlikely until after the All-Star break in July.

This new knee issue compounds a frustrating season for the 24-year-old catcher, who has yet to play for the White Sox this year. He missed the start of the season after sustaining a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring while playing for Italy in the World Baseball Classic this past spring.

The injury is a blow to a White Sox team that has performed better than many anticipated, entering a recent series with a winning record and in contention for a postseason spot. The team's offense has...