White Sox first baseman Murakami sidelined 4-6 weeks with strain
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami will be out four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, as announced by manager Will Venable on Saturday. Murakami likely sustained the injury during a recent game, impacting Chicago's lineup and offensive production. The White Sox will have to adjust their roster and batting order in his absence as they look to maintain competitiveness in their division. No immediate timeline for his return has been provided, and he will undergo further evaluation during the recovery period.
- •Munetaka Murakami suffers Grade 2 hamstring strain.
- •He is expected to miss four to six weeks.
- •Manager Will Venable confirmed the injury.
- •The White Sox may adjust their lineup without him.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox 1B Munetaka Murakami out 4 to 6 weeks with a right hamstring injury
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — MLB White Sox slugger Murakami out four to six weeks
- 7:05 PMESPN — ChiSox 1B Murakami (hamstring) out 4-6 weeks
"CHICAGO — Munetaka Murakami didn’t sugarcoat how he felt Saturday morning. “It hurts,” the Chicago White Sox slugger said through an interpreter when asked about his right hamstring. “It hurts.” Murakami will miss four to six weeks, manager Will Venable said, after suffering a Grade 2 right hamstring strain on Friday. The Sox placed the first baseman on the 10-day injured list ahead of ...
"Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami, a Japanese slugger among Major League Baseball's top hitters, will be sidelined about four to six weeks, manager Will Venable said on Saturday.The White Sox, 31-27, stood second in the American League Central division, 2.5 games behind Cleveland, and left-handed hitter Murakami has been a major reason why Chicago is a contender.
"White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss four to six weeks with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, manager Will Venable announced Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 9:27 PMWhite Sox 1B Munetaka Murakami out 4 to 6 weeks with a right hamstring injury
CHICAGO — Munetaka Murakami didn’t sugarcoat how he felt Saturday morning. “It hurts,” the Chicago White Sox slugger said through an interpreter when asked about his right hamstring. “It hurts.” Murakami will miss four to six weeks, manager Will Venable said, after suffering a Grade 2 right hamstring strain on Friday. The Sox placed the first baseman on the 10-day injured list ahead of ...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 8:48 PMMLB White Sox slugger Murakami out four to six weeks
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami, a Japanese slugger among Major League Baseball's top hitters, will be sidelined about four to six weeks, manager Will Venable said on Saturday.The White Sox, 31-27, stood second in the American League Central division, 2.5 games behind Cleveland, and left-handed hitter Murakami has been a major reason why Chicago is a contender.
- ESPNMay 30, 2026, 7:05 PMChiSox 1B Murakami (hamstring) out 4-6 weeks
White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss four to six weeks with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, manager Will Venable announced Saturday.
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