Munetaka Murakami and White Sox Discussing Contract Extension Talks

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz revealed that the club began discussing a contract extension with Murakami's representatives in the late summer, with talks remaining ongoing. Murakami is set to earn $17.5 million in 2027 following his two-year, $34 million deal. The 26-year-old Japanese slugger slashed .207/.347/.478 with 35 home runs in 127 regular-season games for Chicago during the 2026 campaign, though he struggled with a 35.4 percent strikeout rate.