Edgar Quero didn’t expect to be here this quickly.
Sep 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero (7) hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Coming into spring training, the Chicago White Sox had a clear plan behind the plate. Kyle Teel was set to handle the bulk of the workload, while Quero would ease into the season with selective opportunities.
Then everything changed.
Teel’s injury during the World Baseball Classic forced the White Sox to accelerate Quero’s timeline, handing the 22-year-old a starting role much earlier than anticipated. For a young catcher looking to establish himself, it was the kind of opportunity that could shape a career.
So far, it hasn’t gone as planned.
Through his first five starts, Quero has struggled to find rhythm at the plate. He’s collected just one hit in 13 at-bats, pairing that with limited hard contact and only marginal improvement in the bat speed he worked on during the offseason.
The numbers aren’t encouraging — and neither is the trend.
After spending the winter refining his swing at Driveline, there was hope that Quero would unlock more offensive upside. While there has been a slight uptick in bat speed, it hasn’t translated into meaningful results yet.
And behind the plate, the issues haven’t been any easier to overlook.
Defense was already considered a work in progress for Quero, and early signs suggest that hasn’t changed. He’s committed multiple errors in just a handful of games, and his pitch framing — even in an era where it’s becoming less critical — hasn’t stood out.
The new automated ball-strike challenge system hasn’t helped his case either.
Quero’s success rate on challenges has been inconsistent, adding another layer to an already uneven start. For a catcher trying to solidify his role, those details matter.
Of course, he’s not alone.
The White Sox as a whole have stumbled out of the gate, and Quero’s struggles are part of a broader pattern. Still, his situation feels more significant given the opportunity in front of him.
This was his window.
With Teel sidelined and no immediate timetable for his return, Quero has been given extended playing time — something many young players have to wait years to receive.
And while it’s far too early to draw long-term conclusions, the first impression hasn’t been strong.
There’s still time to change that.
At 22, Quero remains one of the youngest players on the roster, and development at the catcher position often takes longer than most. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, especially at one of the most demanding positions in the game.
But opportunities like this don’t always come twice.
As the White Sox return home looking to reset their season, Quero will continue to get his chances. The question now is whether he can adjust quickly enough to make the most of them.
Because right now, what looked like a breakthrough moment is starting to feel like a missed one.
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