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fromBlueJaysNation
2 days agoBlue Jays 2025 MLB free agent target: Munetaka Murakami
Murakami had some impressive seasons from 2019-2021, but his 2022 season was a historic one. At the age of 22, the third baseman/first baseman slashed .318/.458/.710 with 56 home runs in 612 plate appearances, good enough for a 225 wRC+. He hit an additional 64 home runs in 2023 and 2024, but his numbers declined across the board, especially his batting average, while his K% jumped up drastically. On Friday, Murakami was posted, giving MLB teams 45 days (Dec. 22) to sign him.
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fromBoston.com
5 days agoWhat to know about possible Red Sox free agent target Munetaka Murakami after posting
Japanese star Munetaka Murakami was posted by his team in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), Tokyo Yakult Swallows, ESPN reported Friday. The 25-year-old will have 45 days to sign with an MLB team, giving him a Dec. 22 deadline. Murakami has been listed by many analysts as one of the top free-agent hitters this offseason, mostly playing third base. The left-handed hitter also has experience playing first base,
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New York Yankees
fromDodgers Nation
3 weeks agoDodgers Predicted to Be 'In the Mix' for Star Japanese Free Agent This Offseason
Munetaka Murakami is a power-hitting Japanese infielder likely to draw heavy MLB interest from coastal contenders, offering first/third/DH versatility amid contact and velocity concerns.
fromMLB Trade Rumors
4 weeks agoMLBTR Podcast: Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More!
Munetaka Murakami to be posted for MLB clubs this offseason (2:20) Ten teams will go into 2026 with a new manager, with eight of those jobs currently vacant (18:50) Plus, we answer your questions, including... Can the Mets get Tarik Skubal from the Tigers? (29:55) Would Pete Alonso return to the Mets if they offered $150MM over five years? (38:20)
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fromMLB Trade Rumors
4 weeks agoMLB Mailbag: Alonso, Skubal, Grisham
Alonso saying he is seeking a 7 year deal is essentially him saying that he's out of Queens. So if you're Stearns, is the play to go all out for Murakami? Short-term on a Josh Naylor? Or give the keys to Clifford, strengthen up elsewhere like CF, 3B, DH to supplement the offense now you don't have Pete? Or just really go all in on your "Run Prevention" Plan, go get a Skubal or Skenes, sign Valdez or Cease and fortify the defense.
New York Mets
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month agoMunetaka Murakami latest: Are Mets lining up a Pete Alonso replacement? | amNewYork
The Mets are early favorites to pursue posted Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, who offers elite power, defensive concerns, and a first-base fallback amid Pete Alonso contract uncertainty.
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fromMarlin Maniac
1 month agoHow Munetaka Murakami can help quickly solve the Miami Marlins first base problem
Munetaka Murakami would dramatically raise payroll and posting costs, making a Marlins signing unlikely while shifting spending dynamics among top corner-infielder targets.
fromDistrict on Deck
1 month agoWhy the Nationals should target this powerful Japanese superstar in the offseason
Murakami is a star for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball Organization. Throughout eight seasons in Japan, he has a .945 on-base plus slugging percentage and 262 home runs. Murakami has also become prominent thanks to his performance in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Murakami, notably, hit a two-run walk-off double against Mexico to send the Japanese team to the finals.
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