Murakami Hamstring Injury to Cost White Sox 4-6 Weeks
Chicago's surprise lineup takes a significant hit as Murakami heads to the IL with a hamstring injury expected to sideline him over a month.
Munetaka Murakami has suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out of the White Sox lineup for an estimated 4-6 weeks. The absence represents a major blow to a Chicago team that has been outperforming expectations this season. Murakami had been a key offensive contributor, and his loss leaves a significant hole in the batting order. An IL stint is expected given the projected recovery timeline.
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