'Alleged Foreign Object' Case: Go Woo-seok's Suspension Reduced from 10 Games to 8; Reason Remains Unclear... Appeal Likely Considered

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Go Woo-seok (28, Triple-A Saint Paul Saints, a minor league affiliate of the Minnesota Twins), who received a suspension for an alleged foreign object on his glove before appearing in the minor leagues, saw his suspension period shortened, bringing forward his return schedule.

Brandon Warren, a dedicated reporter covering the Minnesota Twins locally, explained on the 3rd (Korean time) via his social media that "Go Woo-seok's suspension has been reduced from 10 games to 8." He added, "Today marks the final day of the suspension; starting with the Saints' next game on the 4th, he will be removed from the suspended list and can return to the mound."

The incident occurred on July 25 at CHS Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota, during a game against the Columbus Clippers (a Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians). After playing four major league games with the Twins (one hold, 9.00 ERA), Go was reassigned to the minors and took the mound as the third pitcher in the bottom of the seventh inning while his team trailed 2-3.

However, before throwing a pitch, Go was ordered off the field after officials discovered a foreign object during a glove inspection. He subsequently received a severe penalty: a 10-game suspension from the minor league office.

Shortly after the suspension announcement, Go posted a statement on his social media, strongly denying the allegations of using a foreign object. "I have never once considered competing through dishonest means throughout my life," he wrote. "I have always believed that fairness is the most important value in baseball."

Regarding the glove in question, he explained, "It has been used since early this year, with sweat and rosin repeatedly accumulating and hardening on the leather." He added, "This is the same glove I've used in every game since the WBC. It has never raised any concerns, nor could it have affected my pitching." He further noted, "The area claimed to contain a foreign object was so hardened that it would only come off after forcefully scraping it with fingernails, leaving no reason for me to remove it."

Concluding his statement, Go said, "I have never used any illegal substance that could affect my pitching. To prove my innocence, I plan to file an appeal through the players' union." He also expressed regret, stating, "I am sorry to have caused worry to the fans who have supported me."

As a result of the suspension being ultimately reduced to eight games, Go Woo-seok will complete his penalty sooner than originally expected. It appears that some consideration was given to his sense of injustice. After numerous twists and turns, as he reaches the final day of his suspension, it remains to be seen whether he can overcome challenges in his return game and lay a foundation for rejoining the major leagues.

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