Key facts
- Rookie Munetaka Murakami is recovering from a right hamstring strain sustained on May 29.
- Murakami is running again and making daily progress in his rehabilitation.
- He is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks.
- Murakami has a .240 batting average with 20 home runs and 41 RBIs in 57 games this season.
- Catcher Kyle Teel is also progressing from injury and may start a rehab assignment soon.
- Pitcher Noah Schultz is set for a bullpen session and potential rehab assignment.
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is making progress in his recovery from a right hamstring strain, which he sustained during a game on May 29. Murakami is now running again as part of his rehabilitation process and expressed optimism about his daily progress.
Manager Will Venable stated that Murakami has several recovery milestones to achieve before returning to play, and a definitive timeline has not yet been set, though he is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks. Murakami, a 26-year-old Japanese slugger, signed a two-year contract with the White Sox in December and has batted .240 with 20 home runs and 41 RBIs in 57 games this season.
In other injury updates, catcher Kyle Teel is also progressing and could soon begin a minor league rehab assignment. Teel, a first-round pick in 2023, has yet to play this season due to injury. Left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz is scheduled for a bullpen session and, if successful, will go on a rehab assignment.