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Kelenic Elects Free Agency After White Sox DFA

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RosterCHWMay 30, 1:48 PM EDT

Kelenic Elects Free Agency After White Sox DFA

The 26-year-old outfielder cleared waivers and chose free agency over an outright assignment to the minors.

The White Sox designated Jarred Kelenic for assignment as a corresponding move to select Rikuu Nishida. Kelenic, who signed a minor league deal in the offseason, posted a .202/.346/.464 slash line with six home runs in 26 Triple-A games before a brief MLB stint. He cleared waivers and elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment. Kelenic is now free to sign with any organization.

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Murakami Out 4-6 Weeks With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

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InjuryCHWMay 30, 12:37 PM EDT

Murakami Out 4-6 Weeks With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

The White Sox rookie slugger suffered the injury hustling out a grounder and has now been officially placed on the 10-day IL.

Munetaka Murakami sustained a Grade 2 right hamstring strain during a May 29 game against the Tigers, injuring himself while beating out a potential double play. Manager Will Venable confirmed the severity after imaging, projecting a 4-6 week absence. Chicago officially placed Murakami on the 10-day IL and called up infielder Jordan Gonzalez to fill the roster spot. Miguel Vargas shifted to first base to cover for the remainder of the game.

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Jacob Gonzalez Called Up to White Sox Active Roster

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RosterCHWMay 30, 11:33 AM EDT

Jacob Gonzalez Called Up to White Sox Active Roster

Chicago activates infielder Jacob Gonzalez as a corresponding move following Munetaka Murakami's IL placement.

The White Sox officially selected Jacob Gonzalez's contract to the active roster. The move was anticipated after manager Will Venable indicated Murakami would miss a couple of weeks. Gonzalez's call-up was reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN and corroborated by Sox Machine's James Fegan.

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Murakami Hamstring Injury to Cost White Sox 4-6 Weeks

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InjuryCHWMay 30, 12:53 PM EDT

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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Murakami Sits Out White Sox Game With Injury

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InjuryCHWMay 30, 5:52 PM EDT

Murakami Sits Out White Sox Game With Injury

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami was absent from the lineup against the Tigers due to an injury, though specifics were not detailed.

Munetaka Murakami did not play for the White Sox in their 7-1 win over the Tigers, with the article noting he was injured. No further details about the nature or severity of the injury were provided. The White Sox were still able to win decisively without him, aided by late-game home runs.

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Kelenic Elects Free Agency After White Sox DFA

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RosterCHWMay 30, 1:48 PM EDT

Kelenic Elects Free Agency After White Sox DFA

The 26-year-old outfielder cleared waivers and chose free agency over an outright assignment to the minors.

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Murakami Hamstring Injury Could Sideline White Sox Slugger for Weeks

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InjuryCHWMay 30, 11:30 AM EDT

Murakami Hamstring Injury Could Sideline White Sox Slugger for Weeks

Chicago's surprise offensive weapon is facing a multi-week absence after a hamstring injury, dealing a serious blow to the White Sox lineup.

Munetaka Murakami has injured his hamstring and is expected to miss weeks, according to reporting on the White Sox. The injury represents a significant loss for a Chicago team that has outperformed expectations this season. Murakami had been a key offensive contributor, and his absence leaves a notable hole in the middle of the lineup. The timeline suggests an IL stint is likely, though no official roster move has been confirmed in the article.

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InjuryCHWMay 30, 12:43 AM EDT

Murakami Exits With Hamstring Strain, Faces Multi-Week Absence

The White Sox first baseman grabbed his hamstring running through first base Friday and is expected to miss significant time pending further imaging.

Munetaka Murakami exited Chicago's 4-3 win over Detroit in the third inning on May 29 after experiencing hamstring tightness while running through first base. Manager Will Venable described it as a hamstring strain on initial evaluation and indicated Murakami would likely miss around two weeks. Additional imaging was scheduled for Saturday to better assess the severity. Venable stopped short of officially committing to an IL placement, but the multi-week timeline makes a roster move likely.

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InjuryCHWMay 29, 10:59 PM EDT

Murakami Faces IL Stint With Right Hamstring Issue

White Sox manager Will Venable confirmed postgame that Murakami will likely be sidelined for a couple of weeks with a hamstring problem.

Manager Will Venable told reporters after the game that Munetaka Murakami is expected to go on the injured list with a right hamstring issue. The stint is projected to last roughly two weeks. The injury opens a roster spot that the White Sox plan to fill by calling up prospect Jacob Gonzalez.

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InjuryCHWMay 29, 10:52 PM EDT

Murakami Exits With Hamstring Strain, IL Stint Expected

The White Sox rookie slugger tweaked his right hamstring beating out a double play and could miss two or more weeks.

Munetaka Murakami exited Tuesday's game against the Tigers in the third inning after straining his right hamstring while hustling to beat a double play. Manager Will Venable said postgame the team believes there is a strain and will have more clarity after imaging on Wednesday. Venable indicated Murakami could miss a couple of weeks, making an IL placement likely. The injury interrupts a historic rookie start in which Murakami leads all rookies with 20 home runs.

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InjuryCHWMay 29, 8:46 PM EDT

Murakami Exits Game With Right Hamstring Tightness

White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami departed mid-game with hamstring tightness, putting his near-term availability in question.

Munetaka Murakami left a Chicago White Sox game after experiencing tightness in his right hamstring. The injury forced an early exit and could affect his availability for upcoming games. Hamstring tightness is a common precursor to IL placement if symptoms do not improve quickly. The White Sox have not yet issued an official update on his status.

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NewsCHWMay 28, 9:46 AM EDT

CBA Talks Accelerate: MLBPA Files First Proposal

Collective bargaining negotiations are moving faster than in 2021, with the MLBPA submitting its opening proposal and a league counter expected imminently.

The MLBPA submitted its first official proposal in the current collective bargaining cycle on Wednesday. MLB is expected to respond with a counter-proposal on Thursday. The existing CBA expires December 1. Talks are reportedly ahead of the pace set in 2021, when the league did not counter until August and a subsequent lockout followed.

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NewsCHWMay 28, 9:46 AM EDT

CBA Talks Accelerate: MLBPA Files First Proposal

Collective bargaining negotiations are moving faster than in 2021, with the MLBPA submitting its opening proposal and a league counter expected imminently.

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