{
  "id": 4832418,
  "title": "LG Twins manager, GM welcome back pitcher Go Woo-suk from US",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/lg-twins-manager-gm-welcome-back-pitcher-go-woo-suk-from-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T09:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260901/lg-twins-manager-gm-welcome-back-pitcher-go-woo-suk-from-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The manager and general manager of the LG Twins have announced their welcome back for former All-Star closer Go Woo-suk, who has returned from his stint in the United States. Go made the decision to leave the Minnesota Twins last week, despite being designated for assignment, rather than accepting a move to Triple-A. Go's representative in Seoul informed the LG Twins of his intention to return to his old team, following his previous service from 2017 to 2023 with them. General manager Cha Myeong-seok expressed his confidence in Go's ability to become a crucial member of the pitching staff for the team. However, it should be noted that Go will not be eligible to participate in postseason games, as per KBO regulations, which only permit players on active rosters as of July 31 to compete in postseason games. Cha visited the United States in late April to convince Go to return, following his demotion from Triple-A to Double-A. Despite this approach, Go opted to maintain his pursuit of a career in Major League Baseball. Go signed with the San Diego Padres in 2024, but he was unable to make an impact in Major League Baseball.",
  "summary": "Both the manager and the top baseball operations executive for the LG Twins said Tuesday they are welcoming their former All-Star closer Go Woo-suk back from his U.S. stint. Go elected free agency Monday while still in the U.S. after being designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins last week, instead of accepting an outright move to Triple-A. Through his agency in Seoul, Go informed his old…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Pitcher Go Woo-suk becomes free agent with possible reunion with ex-KBO team looming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/pitcher-go-woo-suk-becomes-free-agent-with-possible-reunion-with-ex",
        "published": "2026-08-31T23:53:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Pitcher Go Woo-suk becomes free agent with possible reunion with ex-KBO team looming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/pitcher-go-woo-suk-becomes-free-agent-with-possible-reunion-with-ex",
        "published": "2026-09-01T00:17:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}