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Guardians Predicted To Make Blockbuster Trade In Offseason

The Cleveland Guardians’ season has barely ended, and the trade speculation is already heating up around one of their most popular players. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller took an early look at the most likely trade for all 30 teams this…

By Jimmy Swartz · Guardians Nation

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:21 PM

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Bleacher Report predicts the Cleveland Guardians are most likely to trade outfielder Steven Kwan this offseason.
Steven Kwan is entering his final year before free agency and is projected to earn $11.3 million in 2027 arbitration.
Kwan led the majors with a .353 batting average after the All-Star break and was named a Gold Glove finalist.

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Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicts that the Cleveland Guardians' most likely offseason move will be trading outfielder Steven Kwan. Entering his final season of team control before free agency, Kwan is projected to earn roughly $11.3 million through arbitration in 2027, making him a prime candidate for a potential blockbuster trade.

Kwan batted an MLB-best .353 after the All-Star break, drew 85 walks, and was named a Gold Glove finalist. Jimmy Swartz notes that Cleveland could leverage Kwan's high trade value to acquire power hitting, supported by outfield depth including Petey Halpin, Angel Martínez, DeLauter, and Adell.

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