Munetaka Murakami
25-Year-Old
Free Agent
2025 Stats
AVG
.000
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0
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0
R
0
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0
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Expected to be posted this winter
Murakami is expected to be posted for major-league teams by the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball this offseason, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Murakami's move from NPB to MLB has been widely expected, and Yakult team president and acting owner Tetsuya Hayashida indicated in June that he planned to honor the slugger's request to be posted. The 25-year-old delivered a 1.043 OPS with 22 home runs over 56 games during an injury-shortened 2025 season for the Swallows. Murakami has been one of Japan's best power hitters for several years and will demand a lucrative contract this offseason. He has spent most of his time at third base in NPB but could play first base or designated hitter in MLB. Nikkan Sports has reported that the Yankees, Mets, Phillies and Mariners are expected to be involved in the bidding for Murakami, and Feinsand hears that the Dodgers, Giants and Red Sox could also be in the mix.
Murakami's move from NPB to MLB has been widely expected, and Yakult team president and acting owner Tetsuya Hayashida indicated in June that he planned to honor the slugger's request to be posted. The 25-year-old delivered a 1.043 OPS with 22 home runs over 56 games during an injury-shortened 2025 season for the Swallows. Murakami has been one of Japan's best power hitters for several years and will demand a lucrative contract this offseason. He has spent most of his time at third base in NPB but could play first base or designated hitter in MLB. Nikkan Sports has reported that the Yankees, Mets, Phillies and Mariners are expected to be involved in the bidding for Murakami, and Feinsand hears that the Dodgers, Giants and Red Sox could also be in the mix.
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Planning to go to MLB in 2026
Murakami plans to play in the major leagues in 2026, Yakyu Cosmopolitan reports.
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Signs with MLB agent Close
Murakami signed with MLB agent Casey Close on Saturday, per the Yakyu Cosmopolitan.
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Will move stateside in 2026
Murakami is likely to be posted by the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball this winter, meaning he's expected to pitch in the majors in 2026, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Analysis
The idea of Murakami moving to MLB after the 2025 season was first revealed three years ago, but now that it's a reality, the slugger will be a key free agent this winter. Murakami turned 25 in February, so he will be treated as a professional player, not an amateur free agent, when he is posted, resulting in a larger signing bonus for him. Murakami hit 22 homers in 56 games during the 2025 NBP season after missing a large chunk of time due to an oblique injury.
The idea of Murakami moving to MLB after the 2025 season was first revealed three years ago, but now that it's a reality, the slugger will be a key free agent this winter. Murakami turned 25 in February, so he will be treated as a professional player, not an amateur free agent, when he is posted, resulting in a larger signing bonus for him. Murakami hit 22 homers in 56 games during the 2025 NBP season after missing a large chunk of time due to an oblique injury.