Munetaka Murakami - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Every Team's First-Half MVP

55 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Beginning rehab stint Monday Murakami (hamstring) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Murakami suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain in late May and consequently landed on the 10-day IL. By kicking off his rehab stint Monday, the star rookie looks like he'll be able to return to the big-league squad before the All-Star break if all goes well during his time with Charlotte. Jacob Gonzalez has been hitting well as Chicago's primary first baseman, but he'll likely lose out on playing time when Murakami is ready to return.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami sent on rehab stint, could rejoin Chicago before All-Star break

White Sox rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Murakami set for rehab assignment, could return before All-Star break CLEVELAND -- The city of Charlotte and Truist Field, home of the White Sox Triple-A affiliate, soon will have liftoff courtesy of Munetaka M...

22 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Runs for second straight day Murakami (hamstring) ran for the second consecutive day before the White Sox's game against the Guardians on Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Murakami ran the bases and gave a thumbs-up to reporters afterward. Assuming he recovers well, he is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the upcoming week.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guardians bring 2-1 series advantage over White Sox into game 4

The Cleveland Guardians lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

MLB All-Star Game Snubs: The Player From Every Team Who Should Have Made It

Check out the biggest snub for all 30 MLB teams.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB All-Star Game Snubs: The Player From Every Team Who Should Have Made It

Murakami to go on rehab assignment after completing running progression CLEVELAND -- White Sox slugging first baseman Munetaka Murakami officially will go on a Minor League rehab assignment before he returns to t...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Viewed as day-to-day Manager Will Venable said Monday that Murakami (hamstring) traveled with the team for its road trip and is considered day-to-day, but the White Sox haven't yet established a timeli...

Impact Per Chuck Garfien of Chicago Sports Network, Venable said last Friday that Murakami was sprinting at about "85 percent," and the 26-year-old rookie has presumably increased the intensity of his running in the week since then. Assuming Murakami does in fact require a rehab assignment prior to being activated, he likely won't be available for the White Sox until at least next week. Jacob Gonzalez has been filling in as Chicago's primary first baseman since Murakami was placed on the 10-day injured list May 30 after straining his right hamstring.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Munetaka Murakami's return to White Sox lineup will create conundrum for resurgent rookie When Munetaka Murakami exited the White Sox game on May 29th with a hamstring injury, it felt like it could be the beginning of the end of t...

5 DAYS AGO • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Orioles look to end losing streak in game against the White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles will try to stop their three-game losing streak when they take on the Chicago White Sox

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

White Sox bring road skid into matchup with the Orioles

The Chicago White Sox hit the road against the Baltimore Orioles looking to break a three-game road losing streak

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Royals take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the White Sox

The Kansas City Royals are looking to stop their four-game skid with a win over the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

White Sox take on the Royals after Meidroth's 4-hit game

The Chicago White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals after Chase Meidroth's four-hit game on Friday

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami's All-Star Game odds just took a dive Munetaka Murakami’s arrival to the big leagues has been one of the biggest stories of the 2026 season. The Japanese slugger, who seemingly f...

JUNE 26 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Fletcher steps up to make history as 1st White Sox female TV analyst CHICAGO -- The White Sox have taken a “next man up” type of approach throughout the 2026 season while dealing with injuries to key players s...

JUNE 24 • MLB.COM

2026 MLB All-Star Team Picks: Full 32-Player Rosters For American & National Leagues

With three weeks until the Midsummer Classic, here's what the 2026 All-Star Game rosters should look like.

JUNE 23 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB All-Star Team Picks: Full 32-Player Rosters For American & National Leagues

Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians play in game 2 of series

The Chicago White Sox play the Cleveland Guardians, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Advancing in rehab program Manager Will Venable said Sunday that Murakami (hamstring) is increasing the intensity of his hitting and is up to about 80 percent in his running program, Scott Merkin of MLB.com...

Impact Murakami received a PRP injection for his Grade 2 right hamstring strain after landing on the shelf in late May, after which he was given an initial recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks. It remains to be seen if the 29-year-old will require a minor-league rehab assignment before coming off the injured list, but he appears to be tracking toward a return before the All-Star break.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers look to keep home win streak going, host the White Sox

The Detroit Tigers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

White Sox visit the Tigers to open 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers host the Chicago White Sox to start a three-game series

JUNE 19 • Associated Press

Yankees host the White Sox, look to continue home win streak

The New York Yankees host the Chicago White Sox aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Murakami (hamstring) starts baseball activities; still no timeline for return NEW YORK – White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is making progress since he suffered a right hamstring strain on May 29 against the Tig...

JUNE 17 • MLB.COM

Yankees bring 1-0 series advantage over White Sox into game 2

The New York Yankees lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Jones, Rice and Goldschmidt homer off Martin in Yankees' 12-2 rout of White Sox

Spencer Jones hit his first Yankee Stadium home run in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the New York Yankees rocked Da...