Chicago White Sox activate Murakami and trade Jacob Gonzalez to Pirates

The Chicago White Sox announced that first baseman Munetaka Murakami will be activated from the 10‑day injured list and return to the lineup for a home series against the Oakland Athletics. Murakami missed six weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain after hitting 20 home runs and was tied for second in the majors in homers at the time of his injury. His activation comes as the Sox look to bolster a first‑base group that has struggled since his absence.

In a separate move, the Sox traded outfielder Jacob Gonzalez and pitcher Brandon Eisert to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In exchange, Chicago received the 34th overall pick in the 2026 draft and Triple‑A left‑handed reliever Jaden Woods. Gonzalez, who posted a .351/.400/.541 line in his last 12 major‑league games and a near‑1.100 OPS in Triple‑A, is expected to play shortstop for Pittsburgh, filling a roster need caused by an injury to Konnor Griffin.