Overview
- The Guardians rejected trade proposals from the Phillies, Blue Jays, Padres and Dodgers before Thursday’s deadline.
- Fans greeted Kwan with chants of “Kwan, Kwan, Kwan” and standing ovations in his first games back from trade speculation.
- After Friday’s 10-inning walk-off win, Kwan publicly expressed his hope to stay in Cleveland for the long term.
- Club president Chris Antonetti said he is open to midseason negotiations as the Guardians pursue an American League wild-card berth.
- Kwan is batting .287 with 117 hits and nine home runs in 2025 and remains under team control through the 2027 season.