Munetaka Murakami Agrees to Two-Year Deal With White Sox
Japanese infielder Munetaka Murakami and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract, sources tell Jeff Passan of ESPN. Murakami, 25, has slashed .270/.394/.557 with 246 home runs, 647 RBI, 535 runs scored, and 59 stolen bases across 3,780 plate appearances in eight NPB seasons. Passan went on to say that Murakami is expected to play first base for the White Sox. There are concerns that the 25-year-old has a lot of swing-and-miss in his profile, but he also has a ton of power. The Japanese star has an ADP of 232, making him a calculated gamble that could pay off in a big way. However, the transition from the NPB is not easy, so nothing is guaranteed. As a result, Lenyn Sosa, who spent time at first base with the White Sox last season, will likely shift to the keystone or the DH spot, and Miguel Vargas, the other primary first baseman, will now likely cover the hot corner for most of 2026.
Source: Jeff Passan
Source: Jeff Passan
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