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White Sox place Munetaka Murakami on IL, promote Jacob Gonzalez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated May 30, 2026

White Sox place Munetaka Murakami on IL, promote Jacob Gonzalez

Summary

The Chicago White Sox announced that outfielder Munetaka Murakami has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. The decision comes ahead of their game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field on Saturday. Murakami sustained the injury while attempting to beat out a double play during Friday night's game. In response, the team has called up infielder Jacob Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte to take Murakami's spot on the roster.

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•Munetaka Murakami placed on 10-day injured list
•Injury occurred against Detroit Tigers
•Jacob Gonzalez called up from Triple-A Charlotte
•Murakami had 20 home runs prior to injury
•Next game is against the Detroit Tigers

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4:11 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox place slugger Munetaka Murakami on IL, call up INF Jacob Gonzalez

What they're saying

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The Chicago White Sox placed slugger Munetaka Murakami on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain before Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field. In a corresponding move, the White Sox selected infielder Jacob Gonzalez from Triple-A Charlotte. Murakami, who entered Saturday tied for the AL lead in home runs with 20, was injured in Friday night’s series opener against Detroit, beating out a double play in the third inning.
— Yahoo Sportsby MATT CARLSON

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