According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Guardians were close to trading Steven Kwan to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline. They were so close that a general manager said, "Everyone in baseball thought (the Dodgers) were getting Kwan."

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Despite rumors of his departure and interest from several playoff contenders, the trade deadline passed with two-time All-Star left fielder, Steven Kwan, still a Guardian.

The San Diego Padres have been linked to Cleveland Guardian All-Star Steven Kwan ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.