At first glance, it would appear that the cost-conscious Texas Rangers would have little chance of signing Munetaka Murakami, the latest Japanese superstar set to come to the United States for the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
However, if you examine the international slot money clause that now exists in MLB, it levels the playing field slightly, giving all 30 teams a chance to sign what will likely be an expensive player.
Murakami has legit, Shohei Ohtani-like power at the plate
Playing for the Yakult Swallows of the Central League in Nippon Professional Baseball, the 25-year-old Murakami has already established himself as the premiere power hitter in that league.