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Reds could make Guardians’ Steven Kwan the centerpiece of their new approach

Steven Kwan has been a popular trade target among Cincinnati Reds fans for years. Is it finally time to go all-in on the Cleveland Guardians outfielder?

By Drew Koch · Blog Red Machine

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 4:01 PM

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Blog Red Machine argues the Cincinnati Reds should trade for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan.
The writer believes Kwan's contact-first profile fits Cincinnati's planned offensive approach ahead of 2027.
Kwan is entering his final year of arbitration eligibility and is projected to earn over $11 million.

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Drew Koch of Blog Red Machine argues that the Cincinnati Reds should pursue a trade for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan this offseason. With Cincinnati looking to adopt a contact-first hitting philosophy, Koch views Kwan as an ideal candidate to bat ahead of Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart in the 2027 lineup.

Kwan is entering his final year of arbitration eligibility, with MLB Trade Rumors projecting his salary to exceed $11 million. The article notes Cleveland's history of trading players before free agency and highlights Kwan's connections to Reds manager Terry Francona as key factors supporting a potential trade.

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