White Sox reinstate Munetaka Murakami from injured list after 35-game absence

Chicago activates slugger following sweep by Boston.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 101 min read

The Chicago White Sox, who were swept without producing an extra-base hit vs. the Boston Red Sox, get much-needed help w Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: The Chicago White Sox reinstated slugger Munetaka Murakami from the injured list after a 35-game absence. The activation follows a series sweep by the Boston Red Sox.

Why it matters: Murakami returns to provide an immediate power upgrade for a batting order that has stagnated. The recent string of losses highlighted a lack of offensive depth, exposing the need for a reliable run producer.

By the numbers: Chicago posted a 17-18 record while Murakami was sidelined. During the recent sweep, the club became the first MLB team this season to go three consecutive games without an extra-base hit.

What to watch: Murakami is expected to resume his usual role in the starting lineup for the upcoming series.

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@BNightengale 2026-07-10T17:27:22.702712+00:00

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