Overview

• Cleveland moved from potential July 31 buyers to sellers after closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on administrative leave
• The Guardians are entertaining trade offers for 27-year-old All-Star Steven Kwan, who boasts a .287/.351/.411 slash line, nine homers and three straight Gold Gloves
• The Dodgers, Blue Jays, Phillies and Padres have emerged as leading suitors, drawn by Kwan’s elite contact hitting, defense and two additional years of club control
• Cleveland intends to demand a premium prospect package, leveraging Kwan’s age, arbitration control and premier skill set
• The shift to exploring Kwan trades signals a broader roster reset as the Guardians balance immediate depth needs with long-term asset accumulation