🛑 MLB INSIDE REPORT: The White Sox have reportedly shut down every single inquiry about a former Red Sox catcher, sending a clear and unexpected message to rival teams quietly circling behind the scenes. What looked like a negotiable situation has suddenly turned ice cold, raising questions about hidden plans, internal evaluations, and a move that may not be as simple as it once seemed. Insiders believe there is more happening here than the public is being told.

Published: Dec. 14, 2025, 2:05 p.m.

Report: White Sox have ‘shut down every inquiry’ about ex-Red Sox catcher — Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)AP

The Red Sox had interest in reuniting with Kyle Teel, but it appears the catcher won’t be coming back to Boston, or leaving Chicago, for that matter.

The White Sox have “shut down every inquiry” about the 23-year-old, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported.

“They have no desire to trade an athletic, left-handed-hitting catcher who can control the strike zone and run,” the MLB inside wrote.

MassLive’s Sean McAdam reported that the Red Sox showed “at least some interest” in bringing Teel back, but that re-acquiring him would be easier said than done.

Teel was part of the package sent to Chicago for Garrett Crochet and was part of Boston’s strong prospect pool that included Marcleo Mayer, Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbell.

In 78 games for the White Sox in 2025, Teel hit .273 with eight home runs and 35 RBI with a .411 slugging percentage.

The Red Sox could certainly benefit from adding depth to their catcher position. They have Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong, though the latter struggled mightily last season, but Boston is confident he’ll bounce back in 2026.

Red Sox among teams in on free agent starter who would ‘love to be in Boston’
Chaim Bloom’s biggest critics, his sons, old enough to understand Mookie Betts trade
Some Things I Think I Think: Red Sox should be careful about unloading prospects they’ve stockpiled
Red Sox free agent starter signs with Cardinals after failed trade deadline deal
Rumored Red Sox target signs with Mets — but Boston didn’t offer

Lauren Campbell joined MassLive in 2023 as a breaking and trending Boston sports reporter covering all things locally and nationally. Campbell also produces MassLive’s “Fenway Rundown” podcast. In her previous…