I don’t have live access to current news in this moment. Here’s what’s publicly known up to late 2025/early 2026 based on reliable outlets:
- The White Sox reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with Munetaka Murakami for about $34 million, with salaries of roughly $16 million in 2026 and $17 million in 2027, plus a posting-related fee due to Yakult from Japan in the range of several million dollars [source summaries from MLB, NBC Sports, and CBS Sports reports around December 2025].[3][6][7]
- Earlier reports indicated Murakami would be posted and MLB teams would negotiate within a 45-day window, with potential for a lucrative, long-term deal, but actual terms varied by team and timing of posting.[4][5][8]
- Rumors around late 2025 suggested several MLB teams were exploring him, but Dodgers and some others were noted as not being among the initial frontrunners in certain cycles, while others (like the White Sox) emerged with a concrete offer.[2][5]
If you want, I can pull the latest confirmed contract details and provide a concise summary with direct quotes and links. I can also create a quick timeline of Murakami’s posting process and contract milestones. Would you like me to fetch the newest updates and compile them with citations?
Sources
Murakami seems poised to land a lucrative deal.
www.nytimes.comJapanese slugger Munetaka Murakami announced that he'll play his final season as part of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2025 before looking to sign with an MLB team in 2026, according to Yahoo Sports Japan.
bleacherreport.comCHICAGO -- It takes a deal of great significance to carve out Windy City headline space next to a walk-off Bears win over the Packers. But the White Sox accomplished that feat Sunday, agreeing to terms on a two-year, $34 million deal with Japanese free agent Munetaka Murakami, the club
www.mlb.comMunetaka Murakami's move to Major League Baseball is one step closer to becoming a reality, with the Yakult Swallows set to post their star third baseman.
bleacherreport.comCHICAGO -- It takes a deal of great significance to carve out Windy City headline space next to a walk-off Bears win over the Packers. But the White Sox accomplished that feat Sunday, agreeing to terms on a two-year, $34 million deal with Japanese free agent Munetaka Murakami, the club
www.mlb.comHe has a .270 career average with 246 homers, 647 RBIs and 977 strikeouts in 892 games over eight Central League seasons.
www.nbcsports.comAn added wrinkle to MLB free agency this offseason came with the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) posting Munetaka Murakami. The Los
www.yardbarker.comFans are starting to ask the question.
www.sportingnews.comMurakami, 25, holds the single-season NPB home run record for a Japanese-born player
www.cbssports.comMurakami was the top power hitter in Japan, despite strikeout problems
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