White Sox Slugger Murakami Returns to Practice After Injury

According to MLB.com, Japanese batter Munetaka Murakami has made progress in his recovery from a right hamstring strain. Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable confirmed the player has returned to baseball drills, including running, throwing, and hitting off a tee.

Murakami, who plays first base, suffered the injury during a previous workout and has missed several games. His return to practice is a positive signal for the team as the season intensifies.

While an exact date for his return to game action has not been announced, the fact that Murakami has completed basic exercises suggests he could soon be available for the White Sox's upcoming games.