White Sox face Twins while rookie Munetaka Murakami is sidelined by injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Chicago White Sox start a road trip against the Minnesota Twins on June 1. The team enters the game with a 32-27 record, just one game out of first place in the AL Central. However, they will be without rookie star Munetaka Murakami, who is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Murakami has been a key player for the White Sox, leading the team in home runs and runs batted in. This absence could impact the team's chances as they approach a critical stretch in the season.
- •Munetaka Murakami out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury.
- •White Sox hold a 32-27 record and are near AL Central leaders.
- •Murakami leads all rookies with 20 home runs and 41 RBIs.
- •Team's road record stands at 12-16 this season.
- •White Sox face Twins ace Joe Ryan in the series opener.
- 1:11 PMCBS MLB — White Sox vs. Twins Monday MLB picks: Chicago will really start to miss injured rookie star Munetaka Murakami
"The White Sox start a road trip on Monday at the Twins
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