White Sox activate Munetaka Murakami from injured list ahead of Athletics series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Chicago White Sox activated rookie Munetaka Murakami from the 10-day injured list on July 10. Murakami had been recovering from a right hamstring strain suffered during a game against the Detroit Tigers on May 29. The infielder was leading the league with 20 home runs and 41 RBIs before his injury. Chicago has struggled recently, losing three straight and six of their last eight games, while going 17-18 without Murakami. Infielder Jacob Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte as part of the roster adjustment.
- •Munetaka Murakami is back after a hamstring injury layoff.
- •He had 20 homers and 41 RBIs before his injury.
- •The White Sox have lost three straight games.
- •Jacob Gonzalez was sent to Triple-A Charlotte.
- •Chicago went 17-18 while Murakami was injured.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Slumping White Sox activate rookie Munetaka Murakami from 10-day injured list
"The slumping Chicago White Sox got a lift on Friday when they activated rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami from the 10-day injured list. Murakami had been sidelined since he strained his right hamstring during a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on May 29. The White Sox have dropped three in a row and six of eight overall going into a weekend series against the Athletics.
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