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Murakami Homers in First Game Back as White Sox Fast-Track His Ramp-Up

Chicago faces a tight clock to evaluate the slugger due to his two-year, $34 million deal.

Overview

  • In his return to Cactus League action, he launched a fifth-inning solo shot off Oakland’s Luis Morales as Chicago won 6-4.
  • With roughly a week left in camp, he is targeting a March 26 Major League debut in Milwaukee.
  • Manager Will Venable said the club must get him up to speed on new installations added during his WBC absence.
  • Coaches have packed in classroom work and team fundamentals to compress what he missed.
  • After starting five WBC games at first base, he is slated to handle the position for the White Sox, and he reported improved conditioning and feel at the plate.