Japanese HR King Munetaka Murakami Will Be Posted

Japanese HR king Munetaka Murakami will be posted

Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan third baseman Munetaka Murakami (55) looks on after hitting a home run during the second inning against USA at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports In a move that’s certain to electrify the MLB offseason, 25-year-old Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami will be posted for free agency, opening the door for Major League suitors, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Tokyo Yakult Swa…

Internal Logjam Clouds Yankees’ Munetaka Murakami Pursuit

New York — The Yankees’ offseason wishlist just got a blockbuster addition. Japan’s home run king officially entered the MLB posting system Friday, triggering a 45-day negotiating window that expires Dec. 22. Multiple teams will chase the 25-year-old slugger, who shattered records and won a Triple Crown before he could legally rent a car. But the Bronx Bombers face a problem nobody saw coming. The very assets they acquired to solidify their rost…