The Chicago White Sox plan to bring outfielder Munetaka Murakami back into their starting lineup for the next series against the Athletics after a period of medical recovery.

芝加哥白襪隊計劃在與運動數隊的下一系列賽中，將外野手村上宗隆在醫療康復後重新納入先發陣容。

Murakami has been unavailable since May 29, which was caused by a right hamstring strain he suffered during a game against the Detroit Tigers. Before this injury, the 26-year-old player—who joined the team in December on a two-year, $34 million contract—had shown great offensive strength by recording 20 home runs. Consequently, the team's performance dropped slightly during his absence, as they won only 17 of their last 36 games.

村上自 5 月 29 日起便無法出賽，原因是他在對陣底特律老虎隊的比賽中右腿後腱拉傷。在此次受傷之前，這位 26 歲的球員——他在 12 月以兩年 3,400 萬美元的合約加盟球隊——憑藉 20 支全壘打展現了強大的進攻火力。因此，在他缺陣期間，球隊表現略有下降，在最近 36 場比賽中僅贏得 17 場。

To ensure he was ready to play, Murakami completed two rehabilitation assignments with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, where he recorded two hits and an RBI double. Manager Will Venable emphasized that the player's recovery and fitness levels are now sufficient for him to return to the team. This return is critical because the White Sox have recently struggled, losing three games in a row and six of their last eight. As a result, they are now tied with Cleveland for the lead in the American League Central.

為了確保他準備好出賽，村上在 3A 夏洛特騎士隊完成了兩次復健賽，期間擊出兩次安打及一次打點二壘安打。總教練 Will Venable 強調，該球員的康復與體能狀態目前已足以讓他回歸球隊。這次回歸至關重要，因為白襪隊近期陷入苦戰，遭遇三連敗，且在最近八場比賽中輸了六場。因此，他們目前與克里夫蘭隊平分秋色，共同領跑美國聯盟中區。

Murakami is expected to return to the starting lineup on Friday night to help improve the team's current scoring problems.

預計村上將於週五晚上回歸先發陣容，以協助改善球隊目前的得分問題。