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The Chicago White Sox are having an outstanding season, compared to recent years. Chicago has been patiently waiting for the return of star rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami . Murakami is set to begin a rehab assignment, per MLB.com.
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Murakami is set to head to Triple-A Charlotte Monday for his rehab assignment. He hopes to return soon to the White Sox, even ahead of the All-Star break.
"There's a possibility that he plays for us before the break, for sure," White Sox manager Will Venable said. "We need him back obviously on the field, but just his presence, it means so much to have him in the lineup, what that does for you.
"I remember what it meant to have Adrián González in the lineup. When you have a guy like that in your lineup, everyone has a little more confidence in your ability to win that game. His presence in the hitter's meetings, just his presence in being active and part of the group is significant. Really excited by the potential to have him back even beyond his performance on the field."
Chicago is 46-42 on the season. Heading into Sunday, the club is tied for first in the American League Central with the Cleveland Guardians .
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Murakami gave the White Sox some potent offense before going down with an injury. This season, he has 20 home runs and 41 RBIs.
The White Sox plan to be careful with Murakami.
"We want to be really mindful of the injury, the significance of it and the buildup," Venable said. "You build in a plan but certainly if it goes well, he's recovering well, feeling good, it doesn't have to play out every single game.
"So, it's kind of day to day as far as you get into it. I would assume that [he plays in a] couple of games, at least, and we'll see how it goes."
Chicago meanwhile plays the Guardians on Sunday.
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