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,

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

As the rumors of a Twins sale continue, Justin Ishbia, co-owner of the Phoenix Suns with his brother Mat, will not pursue the team.

The Minnesota Twins hoped Justin Ishbia was going to buy the team only for him to spurn them for the Chicago White Sox.

Ishbia has dropped his pursuit of the Twins, The Athletic has learned, and will instead increase his minority stake in the White Sox.

Billionaire Justin Ishbia no longer hopes to purchase the Twins. Find out more about the impact at MLB Trade Rumors.