Star Japanese Power Hitter Drawing Interest from Four MLB Teams

Yankees’ Chances Fading In Pursuit Of Japanese Slugging Star

Tokyo — The New York Yankees face an uphill battle to land Japanese power hitter Munetaka Murakami. MLB insider Jon Heyman excluded the Bronx Bombers from his list of top contenders for the slugger’s services when he becomes available after the 2025 season. On Wednesday’s Bleacher Report livestream, Heyman called the Mariners, Dodgers, Mets and Red Sox potential Murakami fits, and didn’t give the Yankees a mention. The omission signals a signifi…

Star Japanese Power Hitter Drawing Interest from Four MLB Teams

Another potential superstar from Japan could be on his way to Major League Baseball this offseason, and the early rumor mill already has four franchises in the mix. Munetaka Murakami, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows’ slugging third baseman, is widely expected to explore a move from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to MLB once the 2024 season in Japan concludes. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, …