White Sox To Activate Munetaka Murakami
The Chicago White Sox are activating Munetaka Murakami following a hiatus since May due to a hamstring injury.
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Munetaka Murakami is returning to the Chicago White Sox active roster on Friday. He had been sidelined since May while recovering from a hamstring injury.
Coverage from MLB.com and ESPN highlights the team's need for a performance jolt upon his return. The Chicago Tribune reports that Murakami most recently went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in his second game for Triple-A Charlotte.
Attention now turns to Murakami's integration back into the major league lineup after his stint in the minor leagues.
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Quick answers
Why was Munetaka Murakami sidelined?
He has been out since May due to a hamstring injury.
Where did Murakami play prior to his activation?
He played for Triple-A Charlotte, where he recorded an RBI double in his second game.
When is Murakami expected to return?
According to ESPN, he returns Friday.
Coverage (5)
- Pregame notes: Waiting for Superman Sox Machine · 3h ago
- Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami goes 1-for-4 with an RBI double in 2nd game for Triple-A Charlotte Chicago Tribune · 3h ago
- Murakami returns Friday after being out since May (hamstring) ESPN · 3h ago
- In need of a jolt, White Sox getting one in Murakami's return MLB.com · 3h ago
- White Sox To Activate Munetaka Murakami MLB Trade Rumors · 3h ago
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