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The Chicago White Sox made a surprise offseason move by signing Japanese star Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal before his posting deadline. The 25-year-old infielder, expected to play first base, brings major power after hitting 22 home runs in an injury-shortened 2025 season and a career-high 56 homers in 2022, a record for Japan-born players.
Concerns about his defense and strikeouts cooled his market, but the short contract gives Munetaka Murakami a chance to prove himself in MLB and re-enter free agency after 2027. For a rebuilding White Sox team coming off three straight 100-loss seasons, the move adds star potential and signals unexpected ambition.
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