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White Sox Boost Lineup with Murakami's $34M Deal

2/1/2026

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Chicago White Sox left-hander Anthony Kay expressed excitement about Munetaka Murakami, who signed a two-year, $34 million contract.
After two years in Japan, Murakami is expected to enhance the White Sox lineup.
He previously broke the home run record for a Japanese player and helped Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Will Venable noted Murakami's commitment to improvement amid the White Sox's 100-loss seasons, with concerns about strikeout rates.

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Chicago White Sox left-hander Anthony Kay expressed excitement about Munetaka Murakami, who signed a two-year, $34 million contract.
After two years in Japan, Murakami is expected to enhance the White Sox lineup.
He previously broke the home run record for a Japanese player and helped Japan win the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
Will Venable noted Murakami's commitment to improvement amid the White Sox's 100-loss seasons, with concerns about strikeout rates.