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Following Friday’s 4-3 win over Detroit in 10 innings, Venable told reporters he thought Murakami might miss “a couple of weeks” after he got hurt beating out a double play in the third inning.

Illini wing gives Illinois another major boost heading into 2026-27 season.

“Yeah, I’m buying Luther Burton stock right now,” coach Ben Johnson said. “Just how he’s approached his offseason, it’s been electric. It showed up yesterday. He had numerous explosive plays. … So he’s in a really good spot.”

Swanson was included on the U.S. roster for the first time since October 2024. She recently returned to her club team, the Chicago Stars, after taking time off for the birth of her daughter in November.

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“It’s just something that you want to catch before it gets worse,” said Schultz, who added that he tried playing through a similar injury last season.

Boyd has been on the injured list since May 4 with a torn meniscus in his left knee that required surgery.

It’s hardly time to panic.

Nishida is the fifth Japanese-born player to play for the White Sox.

“Kevin’s on the roster,” Counsell said. “You know there are spots to get him in there.”