White Sox Infielder Munetaka Murakami Sidelined for Weeks with Hamstring Injury
Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami was forced to leave a game early after suffering a right thigh injury. The team later announced the injury as 'right hamstring tightness,' and he is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. The incident occurred during his second at-bat in the third inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on May 29, 2026. Murakami injured his leg while sprinting to first base and headed to the dugout with a frustrated expression. The home stadium fell into a temporary hush, and further detailed examinations are being conducted following his departure from the game. After the game, White Sox manager Will Venable revealed that Murakami is expected to miss several weeks. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI, and a stint on the Injured List (IL) seems inevitable. The sudden departure comes as a major blow to both the player and the team, as Murakami had appeared in all 57 games this season and was on a spectacular hot streak, including hitting home ...