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Go Woo-seok trades to Minnesota Twins, nearing MLB debut

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Go Woo-seok, a former closer for the LG Twins, has been traded to the Minnesota Twins, potentially fulfilling his dream of playing in Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • The trade comes after a challenging two years and eight months since he first pursued an MLB career, involving stints with the San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins, and Detroit Tigers.
  • Go Woo-seok's strong performance in Triple-A, particularly his high strikeout rate and ability to induce ground balls, is expected to bolster the struggling Minnesota Twins bullpen.

Pitcher Go Woo-seok is set to join the Minnesota Twins, potentially realizing his long-held dream of playing in Major League Baseball (MLB). The move comes two years and eight months after he first embarked on his MLB journey, following a trade from the Detroit Tigers to the Twins.

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Minnesota Twins acquired Go Woo-seok in a cash transaction. Reports indicate that his contract includes a clause guaranteeing him a spot on the MLB roster, a crucial element that had eluded him with the Detroit Tigers, where he was not on the 40-man roster. The Minnesota Star Tribune even specified that Go Woo-seok is expected to be added to the Twins' 26-man roster before their game against the Cleveland Guardians on April 8th.

I didn't have high expectations, but I am so grateful for this good result.

— Go Woo-seokExpressing his feelings about the trade to the Minnesota Twins.

Go Woo-seok, formerly the closer for the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), initially signed with the San Diego Padres via the posting system in November 2023. However, his path to the majors proved difficult, leading him through the Miami Marlins before landing with the Detroit Tigers. This season, he played for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, posting a 2.60 ERA and a 29.1% strikeout rate over 27.2 innings, notably not allowing any home runs.

The Twins' bullpen, which has struggled with a collective ERA of 5.28 (23rd in MLB), presents a favorable opportunity for Go Woo-seok. His ability to strike out batters and induce ground balls is seen as a valuable asset for a team in urgent need of relief pitching reinforcements. Go Woo-seok expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, thanking the LG Twins organization, coaches, and teammates for their support throughout his career.

I am most grateful and sorry to my wife, who always told me it was okay while taking care of our child alone while pregnant with our second child.

— Go Woo-seokExpressing his appreciation for his wife's support.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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