10-Day IL
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 5/2/2025
2025 Stats
AVG
.333
HR
0
RBI
1
R
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Lee served as the White Sox's primary backstop in 2024, but he struggled during his rookie campaign with 12 home runs, a .591 OPS and 31 percent strikeout rate in 125 games. His six stolen bases were solid for a catcher, but a .210 batting average and 4.3 percent walk rate limited his opportunities on the basepaths. Lee was never a world-beater at the plate in the minors with a .747 OPS, 30 homers and 25 steals in 195 career games at the Triple-A level, but the power and speed production showed some promise. He has a long way to go toward being fantasy relevant, and his opportunities could be limited in 2025 with prospect Edgar Quero poised to make his MLB debut. Read Past Outlooks
Swelling going down
Manager Will Venable said Tuesday that the swelling in Lee's ankle is nearly entirely gone, MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lee has been on the injured list since April 10 due to a left ankle sprain. It's unclear what the next steps in his recovery will be, or how quickly he can return. Lee was already stuck in a backup role prior to Edgar Quero's promotion, so his spot on the big-league roster could be in jeopardy once healthy.
Lee has been on the injured list since April 10 due to a left ankle sprain. It's unclear what the next steps in his recovery will be, or how quickly he can return. Lee was already stuck in a backup role prior to Edgar Quero's promotion, so his spot on the big-league roster could be in jeopardy once healthy.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+28%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+264%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .464 | 133 | 3 | 9 | .167 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .592 | 348 | 10 | 32 | .205 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .333 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | 1.212 | 11 | 0 | 1 | .444 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .566 | 104 | 3 | 9 | .204 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .600 | 290 | 9 | 28 | .211 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .043 | 23 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .401 | 47 | 1 | 3 | .116 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+32%
OPS on Road
2025
+232%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .477 | 231 | 7 | 13 | .164 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .630 | 250 | 6 | 28 | .223 | ||||
| 2025Home | .393 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .143 | ||||
| 2025Away | 1.306 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .500 | ||||
| 2024Home | .559 | 184 | 7 | 13 | .194 | ||||
| 2024Away | .619 | 210 | 5 | 24 | .223 | ||||
| 2023Home | .104 | 39 | 0 | 0 | .027 | ||||
| 2023Away | .512 | 31 | 1 | 3 | .143 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Korey Lee compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.67BB Rate
11.8%K Rate
17.6%BABIP
.417ISO
.133AVG
.333OBP
.412SLG
.467OPS
.878wOBA
.388Exit Velocity
83.3 mphHard Hit Rate
8.3%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.192Expected SLG
.267Sprint Speed
25.8 ft/secGround Ball %
41.7%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
41.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2024
2023
Lee was traded from the Astros to the White Sox at the 2023 trade deadline and played in 24 games down the stretch for Chicago. The 25-year-old struggled to get anything going offensively with a .077/.143/.138 slash line and 28.6 percent strikeout rate in 70 plate appearances, though he looked solid behind the plate. He had a .711 OPS in 82 games at Triple-A last season, and he hit just five homers compared to the 25 he slugged in 2022. Depending on the White Sox's offseason additions, Lee should have a chance to earn the start Opening Day in 2024, though he'd be a risky play for fantasy managers. As it stands, Carlos Perez and Max Stassi are his main competition.
More Fantasy News
Lands on IL with ankle sprain
The White Sox placed Lee on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left ankle sprain.
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IL stint expected
Lee will likely spend time on the injured list after rolling his left ankle during Wednesday's game against Cleveland, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
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Removed with injury
Lee was removed from Wednesday's game against the Guardians due to left ankle soreness.
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Sitting against righty again
Lee is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
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Day off Saturday
Lee isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Likely staying put
According to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox aren't expected to consider trading Lee ahead of the July 30 deadline.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old was acquired by Chicago from Houston at the deadline last year and is serving as the White Sox's primary backstop in 2024. Lee has struggled in his first full MLB campaign with a .608 OPS in 78 contests, and he's been particularly unproductive since the beginning of June with a .153/.187/.297 slash line and 34.1 percent strikeout rate in 118 at-bats.
The 25-year-old was acquired by Chicago from Houston at the deadline last year and is serving as the White Sox's primary backstop in 2024. Lee has struggled in his first full MLB campaign with a .608 OPS in 78 contests, and he's been particularly unproductive since the beginning of June with a .153/.187/.297 slash line and 34.1 percent strikeout rate in 118 at-bats.