Go Woo-suk Enters Big Leagues Through Sudden Trade After 3 Years of Perseverance

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Pitcher Go Woo-suk, who moved to the United States in 2024, is finally entering the Major League. With his trade to Minnesota, a clause for a big league roster spot has been activated, allowing him to step onto the stage of his dreams.

Reporter Yu Byeongmin has the story.

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U.S. local media outlets reported in unison that Minnesota has acquired Go Woo-suk and plans to register him on the 26-man big league roster tomorrow, July 7.

Go, who had been playing for Detroit's Triple-A affiliate, exercised an opt-out clause on July 1. Under this provision, if another team wanted to acquire him, he would be immediately added to that team's 26-man major league roster or the original team's 40-man roster. If no team showed interest, he would have continued as a minor leaguer with Detroit.

It was a "no-lose gamble" for Go, and with Minnesota unexpectedly expressing interest, he has achieved his dream of reaching the big leagues.

It is known that Go's side did not expect the move to the big leagues at all, as his wife, who had been supporting him, returned to Korea with their child today.

Go, who signed with San Diego through the posting system in 2023, accompanied the team to the Seoul Series in March of the following year but failed to make the opening day roster.

Since then, he has continued his challenge in the minor leagues for three years, passing through Miami and Detroit and even declining a request to return to his former team, LG. Now, he has finally realized his dream.

"I didn't have high expectations, but I am grateful for the support and anticipation for this positive outcome," Go said, sharing his thoughts on entering the big leagues.

Go is preparing for his debut as the 30th Korean big leaguer in history during a home game against Cleveland on Wednesday.

(Video Editing: Lee Jae-sung, Design: Jang Chae-woo)
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