KRCarlos Carrasco, a former Cy Young Award contender with 112 MLB victories, has joined the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) after playing in both MLB and the minor leagues in 2026. At 39 years old, Carrasco opted to pursue a new challenge in South Korea rather than retire, citing the desire for fresh experiences and positive reports from fellow players about KBO fan enthusiasm. The LG Twins, known for their strong fan support and recent success including Korean Series titles in 2023 and 2025, are currently struggling after losing eight consecutive games but still hold high expectations. Carrasco expressed confidence in handling the pressure associated with joining a competitive team aiming for another championship.
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