Right-handed pitcher Go Woo-suk has concluded his attempt at American professional baseball and made a surprise return to his former team, the LG Twins. After being designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins, he chose free agency and returned to Korea on the afternoon of September 1, 2026, to begin the process of rejoining his former club. What caught the attention of fans was the manner of his return. He played the 'blank check' card, leaving contract terms, including his salary, entirely to the team, which allowed his return to be finalized quickly. This is a short-term contract that only applies to the remainder of this season, from September through November. It is the result of a mutual understanding that both sides would postpone long-term contract discussions and specific details until the upcoming winter, focusing instead on helping the team during the fall run. While he delayed his visit to Jamsil Baseball Stadium by two days to recover from the long flight and jet lag, negotiations between the club and his agent were swift. According to Manager Youm Kyoung-youb's plan, Go will join the team starting September 3 and provide support as a middle reliever rather than immediately stepping into the closer role. Notably, per league rules, Go is ineligible for this year's postseason because he returned to the domestic stage after the registration deadline. Despite missing out on the postseason, his decision to rush back and leave his contract blank reflects his determination to help the team finish the regular season strong and show his commitment to the organization. While it may not be a perfect fall scenario, it will be interesting to see what impact Go's addition will have as the LG bullpen makes its late-season push.

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