Murakami's Hamstring Strain Cost Him Six Weeks This Season
The White Sox rookie first baseman missed roughly a third of the first half with a hamstring injury, limiting his games-played total.
Munetaka Murakami has appeared in only 98 games in 2026 after a hamstring strain sidelined him for six weeks during the first half of the season. Despite the missed time, he has posted 29 home runs and 74 walks, ranking among AL top-10 qualifiers in OPS and wRC+. The injury is a key reason he trails Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle in WAR despite superior offensive numbers. His hamstring history is a relevant health signal for roster and lineup planning.
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Tristan Peters Homers in 5 Straight Games, Ties White Sox Rookie and Club Records
White Sox LF Tristan Peters homered in his 5th consecutive game, tying both a White Sox rookie record and a franchise mark, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com.
Tristan Peters Homers in 5 Straight Games, Ties White Sox Rookie and Club Records
Peters tied both the White Sox franchise record and a rookie mark with a home run in his fifth consecutive game, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com.