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[Breaking News]Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, United States, Dec. 23 Kyodo - New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami puts on his new team cap and jersey during a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (L) shakes hands with General Manager Chris Getz on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami holds up a pair of white socks during a press conference where he was introduced at Rate Field in Chicago on Dec. 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (R) holds his jersey with General Manager Chris Getz during a press conference where he was introduced at Rate Field in Chicago on Dec. 22, 2025.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up during a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels gestures before pitching during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels speaks to reporters after pitching in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts on the mound during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on March 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers players are pictured following their victory over the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to reporters following a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles in the dugout after scoring on a double by Freddie Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives teammates following their victory over the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers scores on a double by Freddie Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases on a double by Freddie Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives manager Dave Roberts after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by Freddie Freeman after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) and teammates are pictured following their victory over the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers fist bumps manager Dave Roberts in the dugout ahead of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. White Sox

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases on a double by Freddie Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on June 26, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

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