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Why White Sox could target Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami this offseason

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami will be a free agent this offseason, and the White Sox could consider his services.

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One major question surrounding the much-improved Chicago White Sox is a long-term answer at the first-base position. 2025 saw the departure of the incumbent Andrew Vaughn from the organization, and the team hasn’t had a solid solution since. Eight different players started a game at first base for the White Sox in 2025, and none of them necessarily established themself as the answer moving forward.