The Cleveland Guardians have found plenty of reasons for optimism during their recent surge back into playoff contention. However, few moments have been as surprising as Steven Kwan’s power display against the Baltimore Orioles.

The lack of consistent offense and occasional defensive lapses has pushed the Padres to explore external solutions. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, San Diego has expressed interest in trio of outfielders: Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians, Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox and Ramón Laureano of the Baltimore Orioles.

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.

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

The Cleveland Guardians have been linked to a lot of trade rumors centered around Gold Glove outfielder Steven Kwan, but it seems quite unlikely.

Steven Kwan was out of the Guardians’ lineup on Saturday and did not play for a second straight game due to a nagging right wrist issue, but he and the Guardians are optimistic about his road ahead. K

The Cleveland Guardians have some crucial decisions to make ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and one of their most important choices will be determining the fat

Keep reading below to see why I think Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nolan Arenado, and Steven Kwan are our best bets in my free MLB picks for Wednesday, July 23. Take a look at our best bets and expert analysis below.