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White Sox Lose Munetaka Murakami to Right Hamstring as Team Faces Short-Term Power Gap

Murakami's likely 10-day injured list placement creates an immediate lineup hole that will test Chicago's depth and early-season momentum.

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Overview

  • Munetaka Murakami left the White Sox's 4-3, 10-inning win after experiencing right hamstring tightness and is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list following the May 29 game.
  • Murakami enters the absence as one of the American League's top hitters with 20 home runs and a historic start as the first MLB rookie to reach 20 homers before June.
  • Miguel Vargas delivered a two-run walk-off homer in the 10th inning of that May 29 game to preserve the White Sox's victory and keep the club above .500.
  • Manager Will Venable said the injury could sideline Murakami for “a couple of weeks,” forcing Chicago to rely more on hitters such as Colson Montgomery and Vargas while the team evaluates roster moves.
  • Friday's slate highlighted late-game volatility across MLB with four walk-off homers and produced other roster concerns, including Luis Severino leaving his start with right arm soreness and the Athletics' prolonged home struggles.