The Athletic reported Friday night that Justin Ishbia, a potential buyer of the Twins, has decided to increase his stake in the rival Chicago White Sox.

The Twins are hustling to regroup after learning this week that a leading contender in their search for a new owner has abandoned his bid.

In a surprising turn of events, Chicago billionaire Justin Ishbia has dropped his pursuit of purchasing the Minnesota Twins and will instead increase his minority stake in the Chicago White Sox, according to The Athletic.

Justin Ishbia is dropping his pursuit to purchase the Minnesota Twins, according to a bombshell report from The Athletic. Ishbia, who was reportedly the leading contender to win a bid for the Twins, will instead increase his stake in the Chicago White Sox,