White Sox rookie first baseman Munetaka Murakami will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte. It's his final step before rejoining Chicago’s lineup after being out with a right hamstring injury. Murakami has been sidelines since suffering a Grade 2 strain on May 29, when he got hurt trying to beat out a double play grounder. At the time of his injury, Murakami was tied for the AL lead in homers and was first in runs. Manager Will Venable said Murakami will leave to play with the Knights beginning Monday and, if all goes well, he could be back before the All-Star break.