White Sox Hit HARD with Kyle Teel's WBC injury, but can easily SURVIVE him missing time

Kyle Teel’s injury during the World Baseball Classic may sting, but the Chicago White Sox are built to handle adversity behind the plate. With Edgar Quero and Korey Lee providing steady depth at catcher, host Todd Welter explains why Teel’s absence won’t derail Opening Day plans or stall the team’s momentum. The episode spotlights Teel’s game-changing performance for Team Italy, the boosted roles for Quero and Lee, and why patience with Teel’s return is a smart call for the Sox’s long-term outlook. Rising prospects like Sam Antonacci are making headlines, and Todd Welter explores lineup flexibility, strategic player development, and organizational depth. Plus, fans get a lighthearted rundown of the White Sox’s truly “unforgivable” moments—spoiler: letting Jason Benetti go isn’t top of the list. Packed with insights, roster implications, and a look at upcoming challenges, this episode is a must for any passionate Southsider. 00:00: Teal Injury & Catcher Depth Todd Welter discusses Kyle Teel's injury during the WBC, the impact on the White Sox's catcher depth, and why the team can still manage thanks to players like Edgar Quero and Korey Lee. He breaks down the risk, what the WBC means for injuries, and the importance of not rushing Teal back. 10:03: Antonacci Breakout & Roster Fit Focus shifts to Sam Antonacci's standout performance for Team Italy and his rising profile in the White Sox organization. Todd Welter analyzes Antonacci’s strengths, future role possibilities, and the club’s options for managing prospect development and position flexibility. 22:29: Biggest Sox Mistakes, Not Benetti Todd Welter reviews fromthe108.com's My Sox Summer’s list of franchise mistakes far worse than losing Jason Benetti as a broadcaster, putting his departure into context and contrasting it with franchise-altering decisions like trades, signings, and management choices.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonwhitesox.supercast.com   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-p