Cleveland Guardians Face Tough Offseason Decisions on Steven Kwan

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan faces ongoing offseason trade rumors following a volatile 2026 campaign. After struggling early, Kwan posted a dominant 158 wRC+ (.352/.445/.441 slashline) from July 1 onward and gamely transitioned to centerfield with 6 DRS and 6 OAA in 637 innings. With an impending $11 million projected arbitration salary and an upcoming lockout, the Guardians must weigh trading him for prospect value against retaining his elite contact profile.