MLB free agency: NPB slugger Munetaka Murakami to be posted
Murakami, 25, holds the single-season NPB home run record for a Japanese-born player
www.cbssports.comI don’t have live updates in my current view, but here’s the latest context on Munetaka Murakami’s jersey news:
- Murakami’s MLB posting and potential team affiliations were active in late 2024–2025, with reports that he could be posted to MLB and teams weighing his defensive position and power profile. For example, coverage around his posting window and interest from multiple clubs was prominent in that period.[1]
- Some outlets in late 2025 even discussed concrete contract scenarios and team interests, including a notable report that Chicago White Sox were among teams connected to him in short-term offers, reflecting the market’s uncertainty about fit and position at third base versus first/rotation of infield roles.[2]
- Earlier reporting indicated Murakami signing with a team in Japan would precede any MLB move, with 2024–2025 coverage noting his intent to pursue MLB opportunities after the 2025 season, which shaped expectations around jersey numbers tied to potential teams.[3]
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