The Chicago White Sox are experiencing a roster crunch at the catcher position due to the strong performances of rookie Edgar Quero and veteran Matt Thaiss. Quero has showcased solid numbers, batting .264 and successfully catching baserunners, while Thaiss, despite lower batting averages, remains effective with his strong arm and leadership behind the plate. With Korey Lee returning from injury and prospects like Kyle Teel excelling, manager Will Venable is tasked with optimizing lineup combinations for optimal performance.
Meanwhile, Kyle Teel - the No. 2-ranked prospect in the Sox' organization and No. 28 overall per MLB Pipeline - is on a 17-game hitting streak at Charlotte and has reached base safely in 28 straight games.
Manager Will Venable said he expects Lee back on the active roster soon, but he's enjoyed having Quero and Thaiss to mix in the lineup against different handed pitchers.
Thaiss ranks near the top 10 in baseball in arm strength, exchange time and expected caught stealing percentage, impressive figures given that he hasn't caught on a daily basis.
While veteran Matt Thaiss' bat hasn't been as hot, he's drawn 20 walks and been a consistent presence behind the plate, helping guide the Sox' impressive starting rotation.
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