Catcher Kyle Teel finally will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Charlotte, the White Sox said Sunday.Teel suffered a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring March 10, getting hurt while running out a double for Team Italy in a victory against Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. He reportedly was to be sent to Charlotte two weeks ago, but that was pushed back after he tweaked the injury.Teel, 24, was all smiles after the Sox’ 2-1 victory against the Mariners.‘‘I feel really good right now, just excited to get playing again,’’ Teel said. ‘‘It’s been a minute, so just looking forward to it.‘‘This team is electric right now — the attitude, how hard everyone’s playing and the success that we’re having. I can’t wait to be a part of it and help contribute.’’Teel resumed running the bases during workouts this weekend at Rate Field. General manager Chris Getz earlier had hinted that might be the final hurdle for Teel before a rehab assignment.No timeline has been set for Teel’s return to the Sox. He said he thinks he’ll be behind the plate Tuesday at Charlotte, then serve as the designated hitter in his next game.‘‘Think I’m only catching five [innings] the first game, but we’ll just go and see how it plays out,’’ Teel said.Teel said he has had no trouble catching and hitting for some time, ‘‘but the problem was always the running.’’Teel, who was acquired from the Red Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade in…
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