The Chicago White Sox are set to enhance their roster in 2026 by signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami for $34 million over two years. After a 19-game improvement in 2025, the team aims to boost its power hitting, having ranked 23rd in home runs and 28th in slugging percentage. Murakami, known for his impressive power with 56 home runs in 2022, showed improvement in 2025, lowering his strikeouts while achieving a .392 on-base percentage in 69 games. His addition is expected to address the team’s offensive shortcomings.
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