Munetaka Murakami likely going on IL with hamstring injury in White Sox nightmare
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is likely heading to the injured list due to a hamstring strain. He exited a recent game against the Tigers after injuring himself while running to first base. The team plans to call up Jacob Gonzalez from Triple-A to fill his spot during his absence.
- ▪Murakami suffered a hamstring injury during a game against the Detroit Tigers.
- ▪He is expected to miss a few weeks as he recovers from the strain.
- ▪Jacob Gonzalez, a top prospect, will be called up to replace him on the roster.
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MLB Munetaka Murakami likely going on IL with hamstring injury in White Sox nightmare By Andrew Battifarano Published May 30, 2026, 12:11 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google One of the best stories of the 2026 baseball season will likely be put on pause. White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami exited Friday’s 4-3 win over the Tigers early with a hamstring issue that the team later said was a strain. Manager Will Venable told reporters that the slugger is likely heading to the injured list. The White Sox, in a corresponding move, are going to call up Jacob Gonzalez from Triple-A, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported, saying Murakami is likely to miss a few weeks of action.
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