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Munetaka Murakami Eyes MLB Contract in 2026 After 2025 NPB Season in Japan

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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 an MLB team in 2026, according to Yahoo Sports Japan.

At just 24 years old, Murakami has already compiled an impressive résumé. He secured a Triple Crown during his 2022 campaign and recently hit 33 home runs and 86 RBIs to go along with a .851 OPS in 2024.

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