Chicago White Sox look for boost from Munetaka Murakami's return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Munetaka Murakami is set to return to the Chicago White Sox on Friday after being activated from the injured list. His return comes after the White Sox were swept by the Boston Red Sox, scoring only two runs in the three-game series. The White Sox stand at 47-45, tied for first place in the American League Central with Cleveland. Manager Will Venable expressed optimism about Murakami's impact on the team's offense, which has struggled recently. Murakami had been sidelined since May 30 with a hamstring injury, appearing in two rehab games prior to his return.
- •White Sox were swept 2-1 by the Red Sox at Rate Field.
- •Chicago scored only two runs in the three-game series.
- •Team is tied for first in the AL Central with Cleveland.
- •Murakami has been out since May 30 with a hamstring injury.
- •He played two rehab games, going 2-for-7.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox hope Munetaka Murakami can provide ‘a great jolt’ in return Friday after being swept at home
"Munetaka Murakami is on his way back to the Chicago White Sox. And just in time after the team scored just two runs over three losses to the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox completed the series sweep Thursday, topping the White Sox 2-1 in front of 19,148 at Rate Field. The White Sox (47-45) are back in a tie for first place in the American League Central with Cleveland (48-46) after the loss and ...
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