Murakami’s return is still not set to a firm date, but the latest reporting points to a four-to-six-week recovery window from his May 29 hamstring strain, with some outlets saying a comeback before the All-Star break is still possible but not guaranteed.

Latest update

He has resumed baseball activities, including running, throwing, and hitting off a tee, and recent reports say he is around 80 percent in his running and increasing hitting intensity.

Likely timeline

Based on the original timetable, the earliest realistic return looked to be around early to mid-July , with one report noting that six weeks from his last game would land near July 10.

What that means

  • Best-case: rehab games in early July, then activation soon after.
  • More cautious view: he still misses a couple more weeks because the team has said there is no hard timeline yet.
  • Most consistent expectation: he returns around the All-Star break if recovery keeps moving smoothly.

TL;DR: Murakami is progressing well, but the safest estimate is early- to-mid July , with no official return date yet.