Go Woo-seok Ejected from Minor League Game Amid Foreign Substance Allegations

Go Woo-seok, a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins' Triple-A affiliate, was ejected from a game on Wednesday for a potential foreign substance violation. Umpires inspected his glove during his warm-up and ordered him off the field, confiscating the equipment.

Broadcasters covering the game speculated that umpires found something inside the glove, suggesting a potential violation of league rules. Such infractions typically result in a 10-game suspension, though the minor league office has not yet announced any disciplinary action against Go Woo-seok.

The ejection adds to a challenging start for the 28-year-old pitcher in the United States. After spending considerable time in the minor leagues, he was called up to the majors on June 8 and made his debut on June 10. However, a poor performance on June 21 led to his immediate return to the minor leagues.

Despite his struggles in the majors, where he recorded a 9.00 ERA in four appearances, Go Woo-seok has performed well in the minor leagues, posting a 1.96 ERA with three wins, one loss, three holds, and four saves in 27 games. Recent reports in South Korea have linked his struggles to potential return to his former team, the LG Twins, amid their own difficulties.

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The umpires seem to have found something inside the glove. If they violated the foreign substance rules, a suspension will follow.