Teel and Quero figure to see increased at-bats as regular DHs now that there’s someone to sub in at catcher as an injury replacement or late-game fill-in.

Lee, the White Sox starting catcher in 2024, was the odd man out in 2025 in a catching trio that featured top-70 prospects Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero. After appearing in just 14 games in the Major Leagues, Lee was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on June 6, where he'd spend the majority of his season.