Steven Kwan lifts a solo home run to right field, cutting the Guardians' deficit to 3-1 in the bottom of the 3rd inning

As the Cleveland Guardians have played themselves back into wild-card contention in the American League, their desire to sell prior to the trade deadline remains a mystery even though teams are calling them.

The Cleveland Guardians may find themselves in the middle of a surprising trade buzz just days before the deadline. Surprisingly, the name surfacing is outfielder Steven Kwan. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman,

Cleveland has a history of trading its stars before their contracts get too close to expiration. That's what has brought Steven Kwan's name into trade speculation this summer. The Guardians could certainly benefit from keeping Kwan. He'd be their leadoff hitter through 2027 along with a strong defensive left fielder. He's also a fan favorite.

With the trade deadline around the corner, the Philadelphia Phillies have been featured in many rumors that would upgrade their roster. Fans and the front offic

The latest trade hypothetical from ESPN has the Guardians trading Steven Kwan to the Dodgers, citing the specific reasons for it.

Kwan is the ideal table-setter in front of big boppers like Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, and his defense would allow Philly to really clamp down late in games with Marsh and Johan Rojas. Luis Robert Jr. might be the flashier name, but Kwan has been the better player for a while now, and he checks a ton of boxes for Dave Dombrowski.

The Cleveland Guardians need Steven Kwan back on the field. Stephen Vogt’s leadoff hitter has missed the first two games after the All-Star break because of a wrist injury. However, when asked about that,