The Chicago White Sox placed first baseman Munetaka Murakami on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. The injury occurred during Friday's 4-3 walk-off win over the Detroit Tigers. Murakami is expected to miss four to six weeks.
Munetaka Murakami expressed his frustration Saturday morning after the move. “It hurts,” he said through interpreter Kenzo Yagi. Manager Will Venable confirmed the severity and timeline of the absence following imaging and evaluation.
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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto strained his right calf during Friday's 10-3 win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. An MRI on Saturday revealed a minor strain, with manager Carlos Mendoza describing the news as mixed. Soto is listed as day-to-day, with the team monitoring his response over the next 48 to 72 hours.
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Munetaka Murakami hit a home run for the third consecutive game, powering his team to a 7-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics in the series rubber game at Sutter Health Park. The 26-year-old Japanese slugger's eight home runs lead all Japanese-born players through their first 22 MLB games this season. The win marked Chicago's first series victory since early April.
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Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami launched a 431-foot home run in the sixth inning to help secure a 6-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field. The blast gave the White Sox the lead they would not relinquish and marked several firsts for the Japanese rookie. Manager Will Venable praised Murakami's impact on and off the field.
The Seattle Mariners placed third baseman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left groin muscle strain, retroactive to April 18. The injury was confirmed by imaging Sunday after he left Friday's game with hip tightness. Manager Dan Wilson indicated it is not expected to be long-term.
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki sustained a minor posterior cruciate ligament sprain during the World Baseball Classic. Manager Craig Counsell described the injury as minor, with Suzuki set to continue light activities. The team has not ruled out his availability for Opening Day.
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel remains sidelined from a hamstring injury and has not reached the threshold for a minor league rehab assignment, general manager Chris Getz said. Teel suffered the Grade 2 right hamstring strain on March 10 during the World Baseball Classic. The team plans to proceed cautiously before activating him.
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The New York Mets placed shortstop Francisco Lindor on the 10-day injured list Thursday, one day after he strained his left calf during their 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins that snapped a 12-game losing streak. The team recalled Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse to fill the roster spot.