The Chicago White Sox have signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal, and he’ll showcase his talents with Team Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic before joining his new MLB squad.
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with left-hander Anthony Kay, aiming to strengthen their pitching rotation after a challenging 2025 season.
After signing Munetaka Murakami, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly in discussions to trade center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to bolster pitching depth, engaging with both the Mets and Reds.
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz has drawn criticism for repeatedly calling top offseason acquisition Luisangel Acuna a switch hitter, despite the infielder batting exclusively right-handed.
After a 2025 rebound, the Chicago White Sox are banking on Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to accelerate their return to competitiveness.
The Chicago White Sox overcame an early injury to rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami and went on to defeat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in extra innings.