Murakami set for White Sox return Friday after being sidelined by hamstring injury
Summary
Munetaka Murakami, a player for the Chicago White Sox, is set to return to the team on Friday after recovering from a right hamstring injury. He played two rehab games in the minor leagues and is expected to start in the upcoming series against the Oakland Athletics.Key Facts
- Murakami injured his right hamstring on May 29 during a game against the Detroit Tigers.
- He was a top performer before the injury, leading with 20 home runs, 41 RBIs (runs batted in), 43 runs scored, and a .947 OPS (a hitting statistic).
- Murakami played two small rehab games with the Triple-A Charlotte team, getting two hits in seven at-bats.
- White Sox manager Will Venable confirmed Murakami's readiness to play after monitoring his recovery and physical workload.
- The White Sox have struggled recently, losing six of their last eight games and currently share the AL Central division lead with Cleveland.
- Outfielder Andrew Benintendi said Murakami’s return is important to boost the team's energy and performance.
- Murakami signed a $34 million, two-year contract with the White Sox in December.
- The White Sox had a 17-18 record while Murakami was on the injured list.
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