The Guardians’ Steven Kwan Plans May Have Just Changed

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan is unlikely to be traded for prospects this month due to impending labor uncertainty, according to a report from MLB Network's Jon Morosi. With the collective bargaining agreement expiring on December 1 and an expected lockout looming, teams are reportedly hesitant to surrender young talent for players entering their final year of team control.

While traditional prospect packages are improbable before the deadline, Morosi noted that pending free agents could instead be traded for each other to balance risk. The article highlights that Kwan, who posted a 5.0 WAR season and is projected to earn roughly $11.3 million in arbitration, could also potentially remain in Cleveland for the 2027 season.