Go Woo-suk Detroit Tigers Minor League Contract: Chasing the MLB Dream in 2026
South Korean pitcher Go Woo-suk signs a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season. Read about his journey from KBO star to MLB hopeful.
The former 'KBO Save King' isn't giving up on his American dream just yet. Go Woo-suk is returning to the Detroit Tigers for a second season after signing a new minor league deal, determined to finally break into the major leagues.
Go Woo-suk Detroit Tigers Minor League Contract Details
According to Yonhap News, Go's agency, Leeco Sports, confirmed Monday that the 27-year-old pitcher has secured a minor league pact with the Tigers. The organization had previously assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens, on Dec. 16, 2025. This marks his third year in the U.S. professional system since moving from South Korea in January 2024.
From LG Twins Dominance to Triple-A Grit
Before crossing the Pacific, Go Woo-suk was a force to be reckoned with in the KBO. Playing for the LG Twins, he recorded 139 saves between 2019 and 2023, the highest in the league during that span. However, his journey in the U.S. has been a series of challenges, involving stints with the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins before landing in Detroit. In 2025, he posted a 4.29 ERA in 14 games for Toledo. His career minor league stats currently sit at a 5.61 ERA over 76 appearances.
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