Guardians' Steven Kwan Activated from IL Ahead of Playoffs

All-Star left fielder returns after back injury, boosting AL Central champions for postseason.

Steven Kwan, sidelined with a back issue since September 14, has been activated from the 10-day injured list.
Kwan led the majors with a .352 average at the All-Star break but struggled with a .201 average in his last 50 games before the injury.
The Guardians have optioned outfielder Myles Straw to Triple-A Columbus to make room for Kwan on the roster.
Pitchers Tanner Bibee and Matthew Boyd will not start again until the ALDS, which begins on October 5.
Kwan's return is seen as a significant boost for the Guardians as they prepare for their postseason run.