Munetaka Murakami Eyes MLB Contract in 2026

Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami signals plans to transfer to MLB, announces 2025 as last NPB season
Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami announced on Monday the 2025 season will be his last as part of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league, according to Yahoo! Sports Japan. Murakami signaled his intention to transfer to Major League Baseball,
Munetaka Murakami Eyes MLB Contract in 2026 After 2025 NPB Season in Japan
Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami announced that he'll play his final season as part of Nippon Professional Baseball in 2025 before looking to sign with
Japanese slugger Murakami eyeing move to MLB in 2026 (report)
One of Japan’s top sluggers is eyeing a move to Major League Baseball in 2026. According to a report from Yahoo Sports Japan, corner infielder Munetaka Murakami announced that 2025 will be his final season in Nippon Professional Baseball,
Munetaka Murakami: Planning to go to MLB in 2026
Planning to go to MLB in 2026
International Superstar Munetaka Murakami Says 2025 Will Be Last Year in Japan
Tokyo Yakult Swallows infielder and Team Japan superstar Munetaka Murakami will be heading to the MLB in the 2025 offseason.
Baseball: Murakami to focus on final year in Japan before MLB move
Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami pledged Monday to do his best to lead his team to the championship next year before starting his Major League Baseball career in 2026. "It will be my final season in Japan,
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