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Ex-Twin McCusker Heads to Japan's NPB
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Carson McCusker signed a contract to play in Japan's NPB.
- He made his MLB debut with the Twins in the 2025 season.
- McCusker's baseball journey spans independent leagues to MLB.
Carson McCusker, recently released by the Minnesota Twins, is embarking on a new chapter in his baseball career by signing to play in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. This development comes after McCusker made his highly anticipated MLB debut with the Twins in the 2025 season.
Originally a 26th-round draft pick in 2017, McCusker's path to the majors was unconventional. He spent time in college and then in the independent Frontier League before signing with the Twins organization. He steadily climbed through their minor league system, earning call-ups to Triple-A and eventually the majors in 2025.
With a notable .828 OPS in the minor leagues, McCusker's powerful swing is expected to be a valuable asset in NPB. At 27, this move to Japan represents another significant step in his enduring baseball journey, with the potential for a return to MLB still a possibility.
