Justin Ishbia, the billionaire financier who had approached several former Twins players to be minority partners in a much-rumored effort to buy the Twins, will instead increase his minority stake in the White Sox,

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.