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Go Woo-seok (28, Triple-A Saint Paul Saints under the Minnesota Twins), who received disciplinary action amid controversy over foreign substances on his glove during a minor league appearance, has successfully reduced his suspension through a strong claim of innocence and an appeal. This marks the first time in Major League Baseball (MLB) history that a player who was disciplined for violating substance regulations had their penalty reduced via an appeal since MLB intensified its crackdown on foreign substances.
Brandon Warren, a local reporter covering the Minnesota Twins exclusively, reported on the 3rd (Korean time) via his social media: "Go Woo-seok's suspension has been reduced from 10 games to 8 games." He added, "Today is the final day of the suspension. Starting from the 4th, when the Saint Paul Saints play their next game, Go will be eligible to participate after serving his full penalty."
While local reports did not specify the reason, Go Woo-seok's side immediately provided clarification. Rico Sports Agency, Go's agency, stated: "Go Woo-seok promptly initiated an appeal process through the Players Association. As a result of the appeal, the suspension was officially confirmed at 8 games, reduced by two games." The agency further emphasized that this is the first unprecedented case in which a pitcher disciplined for foreign substance allegations had their penalty reduced through an appeal.
Go Woo-seok, who has set a precedent as the first player to receive a disciplinary reduction in MLB, will be able to wait from the bullpen starting on the 4th after fully serving his suspension. According to StarNews' investigation, Lee Ye-rang (CEO) reportedly flew immediately to the United States to handle Go Woo-seok's appeal process.
Previously, Go Woo-seok received a 10-game suspension from the minor league office. He also took to his social media to declare: "Throughout my life, I have never once considered competing through dishonest means. As a Navy Headquarters, I have always believed that fairness is the most important value in baseball." He strongly asserted his innocence.
Regarding the glove in question, he firmly refuted the allegations: "I have been using this glove since early this year. Sweat and rosin repeatedly accumulated and hardened on the leather. I have used it in every game since the World Baseball Classic (WBC), yet never faced any complaints. I have never used any illegal substance that could affect the ball."
As a result of the appeal, Go Woo-seok's suspension was officially confirmed at 8 games, reduced by two games. Since MLB intensified its crackdown on foreign substances, there has been no precedent where a pitcher ejected or disciplined for suspected foreign substances on their glove had their suspension reduced through an appeal.
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