[Breaking News] 'Finally the Twins,' Go Woo-seok to make his Big League debut! Cash trade to Minnesota → MLB call-up clause confirmed

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It was finally the Twins. Go Woo-seok (28) has been traded to the Minnesota Twins, enabling him to finally step onto the Big League stage.

Evan Woodberry of U.S. media outlet M Live Media Group announced on the 6th (Korean time) via his social media: "Minnesota is acquiring Go Woo-seok from the Detroit Tigers. Detroit will receive cash in return."

Remarkably, it is reported that this trade includes a Major League call-up clause. Dan Hayes, the Minnesota beat reporter for another outlet, The Athletic, also confirmed Go's trade and stated, "Go has an assignment clause in his contract and must now be added to the Twins' roster. He will join on Tuesday (7th)."

This is finally a Big League call-up. After graduating from Galsan Elementary School, Yangcheon Middle School, and Chungam High School, Go was selected first overall by LG in the 2017 KBO Rookie Draft. He spent his entire career until 2023 as a relief pitcher. In 2022, he won the saves title with 42 saves, and after helping secure the Korean Series championship in 2023, he challenged the U.S. Major Leagues.

His challenge in the United States proved more difficult than expected. He joined the San Diego Padres in 2024, was involved in a one-for-four trade with young prospects, and endured two instances of being designated for assignment.

He later moved to the Miami Marlins and Detroit Tigers, showing promise only this year, his third season of challenge. In Triple-A this year, Go posted a 3-1 record with a 2.60 ERA in 19 games, recording 32 strikeouts over 27⅔ innings, demonstrating potential at higher levels.

However, Detroit continued to hesitate on calling him up. Despite multiple scoreless innings and consecutive scoreless appearances, there was no news. In April, his former KBO League team, LG Twins, even offered him a return. Team president Cha Myeong-seok personally traveled to the U.S. to persuade him, but Go politely declined.

Even after that, Go quietly continued pitching while waiting for his moment. His combined minor league record this year stands at 3-1 with a 2.18 ERA in 27 games, striking out 54 batters over 41⅓ innings — averaging 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings and allowing just 2.8 walks. Minnesota took notice of his performance, and Go was finally traded with an MLB call-up clause, fulfilling his dream of making his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

Expectations from Minnesota-related media outlets are also significant. Woodberry stated, "Go has been showing good pitching at Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens." Another outlet, 'Tigers ML Report,' explained, "Go was one of the most consistent relievers in Toledo. His addition will be a big impact on their bullpen."

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