Go Woo-seok headed to Minnesota Twins via trade, MLB debut imminent

South Korean pitcher Go Woo-seok is on the verge of realizing his Major League Baseball dream after reportedly being traded to the Minnesota Twins. The move comes after a challenging period in the minor leagues for the right-handed pitcher.

Go Woo-seok initially signed a two-year deal with the San Diego Padres with an option for a third year, aiming to break into MLB. However, he was unable to make his big league debut with the Padres. His journey continued through the Miami Marlins and Detroit Tigers organizations, though he remained in the minor leagues with each team.

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Go Woo-seok was acquired by Minnesota from Detroit in a cash trade.

In December, Go Woo-seok signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. While he did not receive a call-up to the MLB roster, he showcased improved pitching during his time in the minor leagues, particularly in 19 appearances for Triple-A Toledo. The trade to Minnesota now presents a new opportunity for him to potentially join an MLB roster.

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Minnesota Twins acquired Go Woo-seok from the Detroit Tigers in a cash trade. Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that while Go Woo-seok was not on Detroit's 40-man roster, the trade agreement mandates his inclusion on Minnesota's MLB roster.

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Go Woo-seok must be placed on Minnesota's MLB roster per the terms of the trade agreement, even though he was not on Detroit's 40-man roster.