It's official: the NPB star, who's coined the nickname of 'The Japanese Babe Ruth', has officially been posted today, meaning his 45-day negotiating window with MLB teams starts tomorrow, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.
BREAKING: Japanese star third baseman Munetaka Murakami will be posted today, officially starting the process of one of the most anticipated free agencies of the winter, sources tell ESPN. Murakami's 45-day negotiating window to come to a deal with an MLB team starts tomorrow.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 7, 2025
A year ago, when the word began spreading that Munetaka Murakami was expected to head over to MLB in 2026, he instantly became one of the biggest named players in the NPB.