Steven Kwan
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Jun 19 2025Kwan went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 2-1 defeat to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan tallied his eighth game with at least three hits this season, snapping a brief 0-for-13 stretch over his prior four outings entering Thursday. The contact-hitting outfielder has been quiet at the dish across his last 22 contests, during which he's slashing .259/.333/.370 with two homers, three doubles and six RBI covering 93 plate appearances. Four of Kwan's three-hit attacks in 2025 have come during that period, though.
Jun 13 2025Kwan went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan went back-to-back with Nolan Jones in the third inning. Beyond that, there wasn't much success for the Cleveland offense, as Kwan had half of the team's four hits. He has four multi-hit efforts over his last 10 games, going 11-for-36 (.306) in that span. The light-hitting outfielder is up to six homers, 23 RBI, 32 runs scored, nine stolen bases and a .308/.370/.435 slash line over 65 contests this season. He's locked in as Cleveland's regular leadoff hitter.
Jun 11 2025Kwan is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians are facing lefty Nick Lodolo on Wednesday, marking the third straight day they've gone up against a southpaw. The lefty-swinging Kwan will get a rare day off in the series finale, after going hitless in the first two games against Cincinnati. Nolan Jones will start in left field and bat sixth as the Guardians try to avoid a sweep.
Jun 7 2025Kwan went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Astros in extra innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan put on a hitting display Saturday, notching three hits in a game for the seventh time on the season. The 27-year-old continues to show great bat-to-ball skills, evidenced by an 8.7 percent strikeout rate, the fourth-fewest in MLB, and the fact that he has only two fewer walks (21) than strikeouts (23). The left-handed leadoff hitter is slashing .314/.375/.435 on the season with 14 doubles and 21 RBI on the season.
Jun 6 2025Kwan is not in the Guardians' starting lineup against the Astros on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan will get a day off after starting in the Guardians' last nine games, during which he went 7-for-32 (.219) with one steal, one home run and three RBI. Daniel Schneemann, Angel Martinez and Nolan Jones will man the outfield for Cleveland.
May 31 2025Kwan went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and a steal in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan doubled and singled in the third and fourth frames, respectively, before cutting the deficit to one run in the sixth on a solo home run to right field. It was the sixth time this season that Kwan has recorded at least three hits in a game, and four those games have come in May. He'll finish the month with a .308/.374/.413 slash line with four steals, eight doubles, one home run and five RBI in 115 plate appearances.
May 30 2025Kwan (wrist) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Friday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan departed Wednesday's matchup with the Dodgers due to right wrist inflammation, but he's good to go after the Guardians' team day off Thursday. The 27-year-old's production in May has taken a small step back after posting an .836 OPS in his first 30 games of 2025, but he still has a .298/.371/.372 slash line with three steals, four RBI and 10 runs in 24 contests this month.
May 28 2025Kwan exited Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to right wrist inflammation, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nolan Jones replaced Kwan in left field to start the fourth inning, and we now know wrist inflammation is the reason for Kwan's departure. He can be considered day-to-day moving forward. The Guardians are off Thursday before starting a three-game homestand against the Angels on Friday.
May 25 2025Kwan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With opening pitch for Sunday's game at 11:35 a.m. EDT and Tarik Skubal on the hill for the Tigers, Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt likely decided that it was an ideal time to give the left-handed-hitting Kwan his first day off this season. Nolan Jones will cover Kwan's usual spot in left field, while Angel Martinez serves as the Guardians' table setter.
May 24 2025Kwan went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan bookended Cleveland's scoring, as he doubled and scored the team's first run in the first inning, and then drove in its final run in the ninth. The outfielder's logged five games with at least three hits this season and has raised his average to .322 through 50 contests. The run batted in was his first in 14 games and his 18th RBI overall.
May 21 2025Kwan went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored during Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan notched his first game of 2025 with multiple doubles and had his fourth game with at least three hits. The outfielder came into Wednesday's game with one hit in his last 15 at-bats. On the year, Kwan is slashing .317/.377/.439 with four home runs, 27 runs scored, 17 RBI and a 16:19 BB:K.
May 13 2025Kwan went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 5-0 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan extended an on-base streak to 11 games on his final at-bat, a single to left field. Cleveland's leadoff batter is 15-for-43 (.349) with seven walks, two steals, three doubles, two RBI and seven runs scored during the streak. Kwan leads the Guardians with a .390 OBP and is second with six stolen bases.
May 4 2025Kwan went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan's second single of the day in the ninth inning put him in position to score on Daniel Schneemann's grand slam. Kwan entered the series against the Blue Jays in an 0-for-12 slump, but he's broken out in the first two games, going 5-for-9 with a double and a run scored.
Apr 20 2025Kwan went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan got the Guardians on the board with a third-inning home run. It was the fourth homer of the season for Kwan, who's hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, going 15-for-43 (.349) with three home runs and 11 RBI.
Apr 16 2025Kwan went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan launched his third home run of the season to put the Guardians up 4-0 in the fifth and later added an RBI single. He's recorded nine hits and has driven in eight runs over his last five games while striking out just once. He continues to be a rock-solid fantasy asset, slashing .333/.391/.492 with 11 RBI, 13 runs, a steal and a 5:8 BB:K in 70 plate appearances.
Apr 10 2025Kwan went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer, four total RBI and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan extended Cleveland's lead to 4-1 with a homer off Jonathan Cannon in the third inning, his second long ball of the season and his first since March 29. Kwan added another two RBI with a pair of base hits later in the contest. The 27-year-old outfielder is off to another fast start this season, going 16-for-45 (.356) with a .931 OPS, 11 runs scored, seven RBI and a stolen base through 51 plate appearances.
Mar 30 2025Kwan went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and an additional run scored in a 4-3 loss to Kansas City on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan found his power stroke in 2024, hitting 14 homers -- more than his 2022 and 2023 seasons combined. He's off to a good start in that department in 2025. The left fielder is 3-for-7 in the first two games of the year with three runs, one homer, one double and no strikeouts. Hitting at the top of the Cleveland lineup should allow Kwan to score plenty of runs once again.
Feb 24 2025Kwan started in left field and went 2-for-3 with a home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's spring game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan made his Cactus League debut and made an immediate impact. He singled to leadoff the bottom of the first inning and came around to score on a Tyler Freeman double. He later opened the bottom of the third with a solo home run. He's coming off a season in which he earned his first All-Star selection and should resume a role as the Guardians' leadoff batter.
Jan 9 2025Kwan agreed to a one-year, $4.175 million contract with the Guardians on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan slashed .292/.368/.425 with 14 homers, 44 RBI and 12 stolen bases over 122 games last season -- good enough to earn himself a $3.4 million salary bump in his first year of arbitration eligibility. While reaching 10 home runs again in 2025 is far from a guarantee for the 27-year-old outfielder, he's still worthy of fantasy attention based on his contact skills.
Sep 28 2024Kwan isn't in Cleveland's lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan will get a day to rest Saturday after going 0-for-1 with two walks and a HBP during Friday's series opener. His absence will open a spot in right field for Jhonkensy Noel to start while batting eighth.
Sep 25 2024Kwan went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan returned from the injured list with a bang, homering in his first at-bat since Sep. 12. The outfielder has hit safely five straight contests, and his 14 long balls exceed his combined total from the previous two seasons by three. On the year, he is hitting .292 with 44 RBI, 83 runs scored and 12 steals across 536 plate appearances and looks healthy as the postseason approaches.
Sep 17 2024Kwan (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan had missed five consecutive starts due to back discomfort and now his absence will be even longer than anticipated. The outfielder had medical tests done over the weekend, but no structural damage was detected and an injury list stint wasn't expected. In a corresponding move, Myles Straw was selected from Triple-A Columbus.
Sep 16 2024Kwan (back) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan will miss out on a fourth straight start due to lingering back soreness. He underwent tests which came back clean, and the Guardians are considering him day-to-day. Angel Martinez will receive another start in left field for Monday's series opener.
Sep 15 2024Kwan (body fatigue) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan was scratched from Friday's lineup due to body fatigue and is sitting Sunday for the third consecutive contest. He should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus Minnesota. Angel Martinez is receiving another start in left field.
Sep 14 2024Kwan (body fatigue) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan was scratched from Friday's lineup and remains out Saturday. Angel Martinez will take over in left field and hit atop Cleveland's order.
Sep 13 2024Kwan was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rays due to body fatigue, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan's removal from Friday's lineup appears to be a precautionary measure, and the 27-year-old outfielder could return Saturday. Daniel Schneemann took Kwan's spot in left field and in the leadoff spot for Friday's contest. Since Aug. 1, Kwan is slashing .197/.322/.265 with six stolen bases, two home runs and 13 RBI over 161 plate appearances.
Sep 10 2024Kwan went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan began September just 1-for-23 over six games before receiving an off day Sunday. It appears to have served him well after he got on base three times. The outfielder is now at a .288/.359/.419 slash line with 13 home runs, 12 steals, 43 RBI and 78 runs scored over 117 contests as Cleveland's leadoff hitter.
Sep 8 2024Kwan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan will hit the bench after starting 28 straight games, and he posted a .145/.254/.218 slash line over 110 at-bats during that stretch. Will Brennan will take over in left field and atop the lineup for the series finale in Los Angeles.
Aug 22 2024Kwan went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-0 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan led off the game with a single, but that was the Guardians' lone hit of the contest. Prior to Thursday, Kwan had gone just 1-for-20 over his last five games, though the Guardians have struggled in general during their road trip with stops in Milwaukee and New York. The outfielder is up to 11 steals on 15 attempts while slashing .310/.371/.457 through 101 contests this season.
Aug 20 2024Kwan went 0-for-4 with three walks, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 9-5 extra-innings win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan was held hitless for the fourth time in six games, which has put a damper on his usually-elite on-base numbers. In August, he's batting .221 (15-for-68) with 11 walks and four steals over 18 contests. The outfielder is now at a .313/.375/.462 slash line with 13 home runs, 10 steals, 36 RBI and 71 runs scored across 99 games this season. With only modest contributions outside of batting average and runs, he's tough to keep in fantasy lineups when he's in a slump.
Aug 13 2024Kwan went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Monday's 9-8 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has homered twice over the last three games, adding four RBI and three runs scored in that span. The outfielder is batting .279 (12-for-43) over 12 contests in August after hitting just .250 in July. He's still not back to where he was early in the season, but he's not in a slump either. For the year, he's at a .326/.386/.485 slash line with 13 homers, 36 RBI, 69 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 93 contests.
Aug 10 2024Kwan went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a 2-1 win against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looked like the game could be headed for plenty of scoring when Kwan led off the contest with a solo shot, but that ended up being one of just three runs produced in the matchup. The long ball was Kwan's 12th of the campaign through 91 games, which doubles his previous season high of six set across 147 contests in 2022. In addition to the increased power, Kwan has also shown improvement in his ability to rack up hits -- he ranks second in the majors with a .326 batting average after hitting just .268 last season.
Aug 7 2024Kwan is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan had been in line to receive a day off Tuesday, but that game was ultimately postponed due to inclement weather. The 26-year-old will now get the chance to rest up for the second game of the twin bill after he occupied his usual spot atop the lineup and in left field in the Guardians' 7-3 loss earlier in the day, going 1-for-4 with a run scored. Angel Martinez will check in for Kwan in left field.
Aug 6 2024Kwan is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan will get his first true day off since June 7, taking a seat against southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez and the Diamondbacks. Angel Martinez will fill left field while Josh Naylor slots in at DH. Kwan is slashing .334/.392/.487 across 382 plate appearances this season.
Aug 4 2024Kwan went 2-for-3 with two walks, one RBI, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan is 5-for-14 with five walks and three steals over four contests to begin August. The outfielder had just two thefts over 25 games in July. He dealt with a hamstring injury earlier in the campaign, but he appears to be comfortable enough to up his impact on the basepaths moving forward. Kwan is slashing .333/.392/.482 with 11 home runs, nine steals, 32 RBI, 64 runs scored, 14 doubles and two triples over 85 contests this season.
Aug 3 2024Kwan went 1-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 8-4 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan picked up his first steal since July 19. Over his last 14 games, the outfielder has been uncharacteristically quiet at the plate, batting just .232 (13-for-56), though he has swatted two home runs in that span. He's at a .332/.385/.484 slash line with 11 homers, seven steals, 31 RBI and 60 runs scored over 83 contests this season.
Jul 28 2024Kwan went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has gone 8-for-27 (.296) over his last seven games, adding two homers and two walks in that span. The outfielder is up to 11 homers in 2024, matching his total from the previous two years combined. He's slashing a stellar .342/.395/.502 with 30 RBI, 58 runs scored, 14 doubles, two triples and six stolen bases through 79 contests.
Jul 23 2024Kwan went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan reached double-digit homers for the first time in his three-year career, opening the scoring with a third-inning solo shot. The outfielder has added a .347/.401/.507 slash line with 28 RBI, 57 runs scored and six stolen bases through 74 contests this season. He's been a little cooler in July, batting .278 (20-for-72) this month, though he has hit three of his homers over those 18 games.
Jul 20 2024Kwan went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 7-0 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: MLB's batting average leader at .354 -- 26 points ahead of second-place Bobby Witt -- Kwan came flying out of the All-Star break with his first multi-hit performance since July 9. The 26-year-old outfielder only has six steals in 10 attempts this season, a disappointing showing after he went 21-for-24 on the basepaths in 2023, but he has successfully swiped bags in back-to-back games and could make an impact in the category in the second half.
Jul 14 2024Kwan went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Kwan's first steal since June 25 and his fifth of the campaign on nine attempts. Given he missed a month with a hamstring issue, it's not a surprise he's been a bit more cautious on the basepaths. The outfielder is batting .283 in July and now has a .352/.407/.512 slash line with nine home runs, 27 RBI, 55 runs scored, 14 doubles and two triples through 308 plate appearances this year.
Jul 10 2024Kwan went 3-for-5 with a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-8 extra-inning win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan was one of three Guardians, along with Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor, to log three hits Tuesday. That trio set the table for a potent offensive showing in the high-scoring game, just one day after Monday's 1-0 victory for the Tigers. Kwan is batting .324 (11-for-34) in July across eight games, and he's slashing .363/.418/.531 with nine home runs, 27 RBI, 54 runs scored and four stolen bases over 64 contests this season.
Jul 6 2024Kwan went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has gone deep in two of his last three games, and he's hit five homers over his last 17 contests while batting .294 (20-for-68) in that span. While he's cooled off from flirting with a .400 batting average in mid-to-late June, he continues to impress with his consistency at the plate. The outfielder has a .365/.421/.542 slash line for the year while adding nine homers, 27 RBI, 52 runs scored and four stolen bases over 61 contests.
Jul 4 2024Kwan went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and walked in a run during Thursday's 8-4 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan reached base four times Thursday and tagged Jared Shuster for a homer in the second inning. The outing was Kwan's first three-hit game since June 16 and his 12th of the season. MLB's leader in batting average, Kwan is slashing .367/.424/.538 with 50 runs across 265 plate appearances.
Jun 25 2024Kwan went 1-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 10-8 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has let his bat do the talking since he returned from a hamstring injury, going 33-for-75 (.440) over his last 19 contests. Predictably, he hasn't tried his luck much on the bases, going 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts in that span. He's now at a .385/.443/.563 slash line with seven home runs, 24 RBI, 48 runs scored and four steals over 51 contests, and it's safe to assume his speed will remain down given his history of hamstring issues.
Jun 23 2024Kwan went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan is up to a career-high seven homers this season, and three of them have come in the last five games. The outfielder has logged seven multi-hit efforts over his last 11 contests as well. The power probably won't last, as Kwan remains focused on making smart contact. He's at a stellar .390/.448/.575 slash line with 23 RBI, 46 runs scored and three stolen bases over 49 games.
Jun 22 2024Kwan went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan saw a 14-game hitting streak end Friday with an 0-for-4 performance, but he rebounded nicely Saturday. The homer was his third in June, and he's added six doubles, 10 RBI and 16 runs scored this month. The outfielder has matched his career high with six long balls, and with over half of the season to go, he has a reasonable chance at double digits. He's slashing a fantastic .390/.449/.564 with 22 RBI, 45 runs scored, three stolen bases, 12 doubles and two triples over 48 contests.
Jun 19 2024Kwan went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan got things going early, walking and scoring a run in the first inning then hitting a two-run homer in the second. He later added a single in the sixth. Kwan continues to rake since his return from a hamstring injury May 31, extending his hitting streak to 13 games with eight multi-hit efforts in that span. On the season, he is hitting a ridiculous .397 with five home runs, 20 RBI and 41 runs scored in 205 plate appearances.
Jun 16 2024Kwan went 4-for-5 with one RBI in Sunday's loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has been unstoppable since returning from a hamstring injury May 31, hitting safely in all 11 games while batting a torrid .535 with one home run, six RBI and 11 runs scored. The 26-year-old's hot streak has propelled his average to .398, which would lead the league if he had enough plate appearances to qualify.
Jun 15 2024Kwan went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians only managed eight hits in total on the day, all singles, but Kwan still kept rolling from the leadoff spot. The 26-year-old has hit safely in 10 straight games since returning from a hamstring injury, batting an incredible .500 (19-for-38) over that stretch to push his slash line on the season to .386/.447/.538 with four homers, three steals, 16 RBI and 39 runs in 42 contests.
Jun 12 2024Kwan went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old outfielder just keeps raking. Kwan has hit safely in seven straight games since returning from a hamstring injury at the end of May, batting a blistering .520 (13-for-25) over that stretch, and the only thing keeping him from leading the majors with his .380 batting average is the time he missed due to the injury, as he doesn't yet have enough plate appearances to qualify. Kwan's 3-for-7 performance on the basepaths is a bit troubling, but with four homers and 38 runs through 39 contests, he's on pace for career highs in both categories.
Jun 8 2024Kwan went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has received fairly regular rest since returning from a hamstring injury, but he's been money when in the lineup. Over five games since his return, he's gone 9-for-18 (.500) with three RBI and eight runs scored. The outfielder is up to a .371/.431/.523 slash line with four homers, 14 RBI, 36 runs scored and three stolen bases across 37 contests this season. Kwan is likely to remain cautious on the basepaths given his history of hamstring injuries, but it's his bat-to-ball skills that drive his production.
Jun 7 2024Kwan is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians have now mixed in two off days for Kwan in the outfielder's first week back from the injured list as they ease him into things. David Fry will be the left fielder Friday and Tyler Freeman will be elevated to the leadoff spot.
Jun 1 2024Kwan is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan will head to the bench after he went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in his return to the lineup Friday after missing nearly four weeks with a hamstring injury. David Fry will slot in at left field while Kyle Manzardo enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats sixth against the Nationals.
May 31 2024Kwan went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI and a walk in Friday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan returned from the injured list after missing nearly the entire month of May but showed no signs of rust. He singled three times, including an RBI knock in the eighth inning. He's produced five multi-hit performances in his last eight appearances. Kwan owns a strong .365/.420/.504 slash line with 30 runs scored and a 12:12 BB:K through 150 plate appearances.
May 27 2024Kwan (hamstring) will have his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Columbus beginning Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run and a walk over two games with High-A Lake County over the weekend. The outfielder is expected to play six-to-eight innings in left field Tuesday. He may stay with Columbus for the remainder of the Guardians' road trip, which makes it possible Kwan could be ready to return to the majors by Friday.
May 24 2024Kwan (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Lake County on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan is scheduled to play both Saturday and Sunday. It's not clear if he'll be moved up to another affiliate following those games, but it seems Kwan has a good chance to beat the four-week projection he was given when he went on the injured list May 6. The Guardians' current road trip features a three-game series from Monday to Wednesday at Colorado before they come home for six games beginning Friday.
May 18 2024Kwan (hamstring) participated in batting practice Friday for the first time since he went on the injured list, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "He's progressing well," manager Stephen Vogt said before Friday's series opener against Minnesota. "Still don't have a timetable, but the fact that he's already back to baseball activity is a good sign. He's feeling well and been running relatively pain-free, so he's on a good track." Kwan was initially given a four-week timeline when he went on the injured list, so it's encouraging that he's resumed baseball activities halfway through that expected absence. The Guardians are likely to take things cautiously with Kwan given his history of hamstring issues, so it's unclear when he might be able to go out on a rehab assignment.
May 6 2024The Guardians expect Kwan to miss approximately four weeks after placing him on the 10-day injured list earlier Monday with an acute left hamstring strain, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan was diagnosed with the acute hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI following his early exit from Saturday's 7-1 win over the Angels. With imaging determining that he sustained more than a mild injury, Kwan will be sidelined well beyond the minimum 10 days, and a more precise return date likely won't come into focus until he reaches the point in his rehab where he's performing baseball activities. The Guardians are likely to turn to Estevan Florial, Ramon Laureano and Gabriel Arias to fill in for Kwan in the corner outfield, while prospect Kyle Manzardo was promoted from Triple-A Columbus on Monday and should take on an everyday role at designated hitter for at least the next few weeks.
May 5 2024Kwan (hamstring) will be placed on the injured list Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old left Saturday's game due to left hamstring tightness and will now be sidelined for at least the next week and a half. The results of Kwan's MRI aren't yet known, so it's unclear exactly how long he'll be sidelined. Prospect Kyle Manzardo will be joining the Guardians for his first taste of the big leagues in Kwan's absence.
May 4 2024Kwan will undergo an MRI on his injured left hamstring Sunday, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan tweaked the hamstring during Saturday's game against the Angels while making a play in the outfield. More should be known about a potential injured list stint and timetable following the exam. Kwan is off to an excellent start this season, slashing .353/.407/.496 over 32 games.
May 2 2024Kwan went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan's RBI triple in the fifth inning gave the Guardians a 2-0 lead, and he plated the decisive run with a double in the 10th. He ended up a home run short of the cycle in Wednesday's strong performance. The leadoff hitter has gone 11-for-28 (.393) during his seven-game hitting streak, and he's slashing an excellent .360/.403/.512 with three homers, 11 RBI, 27 runs scored, three stolen bases, six doubles and two triples over 29 contests this season.
Apr 27 2024Kwan went 2-for-5 with two runs and a stolen base Saturday in an extra-inning victory versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan's speed was on display throughout the contest, as neither of his base knocks left the infield and he crossed the plate on a steal of home in the eighth inning. The third-year outfielder had had an impressive beginning to the campaign, notching at least one hit in 17 of his 26 contests. He's slashing .345/.378/.469 with three homers, eight RBI, 25 runs and three thefts through 119 plate appearances.
Apr 20 2024Kwan went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's already Kwan's 10th multi-hit game of the season but his first one with four base knocks. He hasn't done a ton of running yet for a guy who has gotten on base at a .394 clip, but Kwan picked up his second steal in this one and first since March 29. The 26-year-old also already has a couple home runs after hitting only five in 718 plate appearances last season.
Apr 18 2024Kwan is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan will get his first day off of the season. David Fry will start in left field in place of Kwan, while Andres Gimenez serves as Cleveland's leadoff batter.
Apr 17 2024Kwan went 3-for-5 with a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-7 extra-innings win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan is batting .400 (14-for-35) during his active eight-game hitting streak. He continues to put the ball in play with great success, batting .372 over 17 contests this season. He's added two home runs, five RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base. Kwan can still chip in a bit more with speed, but he's doing everything else right from atop the Guardians' order.
Apr 11 2024Kwan went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan already has two homers through 12 contests this season -- it took him until June 3 to hit two long balls in 2023. It's too early to project a career year in power for the outfielder, but he's never hit more than six homers in a campaign, so it's a low bar to hurdle. He's also been exceptional with his contact-hitting approach so far, slashing .386/.397/.526 with five RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base through 58 plate appearances atop the Guardians' lineup.
Apr 8 2024Kwan went 3-for-4 with a run scored during Monday's 4-0 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has gotten off to a scorching start this season with Monday marking Kwan's sixth multi-hit effort of the season and fourth three-hit performance of the young campaign. Kwan lifted his average to .383 on the young season which ranks seventh in all of baseball while his 11 runs scored are tied for fourth.
Apr 4 2024Kwan went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan logged multiple hits for the third game in a row and the fifth time in eight contests this season. The outfielder is batting a stellar .385 with a home run, three RBI and 10 runs scored over eight contests at the top of a surprisingly productive Guardians lineup. Some of his success comes from it being early in the season, but Kwan hit .298 as a rookie in 2022 before dropping to .268 last season -- he's on track for a better showing if he can avoid lengthy slumps in 2024.
Mar 31 2024Kwan went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a walk, two RBI and three runs in Saturday's 12-3 win at Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians have posted 26 runs through three games against the A's, with Kwan setting the table nicely atop the order by going 6-for-15 with six runs and a stolen base. The 26-year-old clubbed just 11 home runs in 305 games across his first two MLB seasons, and his 424-foot shot to right-center field Saturday was a welcome show of power for the contact-oriented outfielder, who entered the year with a career .102 ISO.
Mar 30 2024Kwan went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan remains a lock for the leadoff spot, and he's opened the season 3-for-10 with three runs scored over two games. He's also struck out twice, which is uncommon since he struck out at a 10.4 percent rate (75 strikeouts over 718 plate appearances) last season. Kwan should continue to offer solid contact-hitting skills and a bit of speed, but he's not a significant power source, having hit just 11 homers over his first two big-league seasons combined.
Mar 3 2024Kwan is 3-for-11 over his first four Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan is about the only sure thing in the Guardians' outfield this spring, as he should be a lock to start in left field. His second big-league season was a little worse than his rookie year -- he slashed .268/.340/.370 in 2023. Kwan is a contact-over-power hitter with a good eye at the plate (9.9 percent walk rate, 10.4 percent strikeout rate in 2023). He should also offer a speed threat after going 40-for-48 on the basepaths over his first two campaigns.
Sep 29 2023Kwan went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 7-5 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan had gone just 1-for-17 over his last four games before breaking out of the short slump. The steal was his fifth of the month and 21st of the year, two more than he had last season. Kwan has hit .271 with a .718 OPS, five home runs, 54 RBI, 93 runs scored, 36 doubles and seven triples over 156 contests as the Guardians' near-everyday leadoff hitter in his second big-league season.
Sep 20 2023Kwan is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has started in every game since Aug. 26, so this will be a rare appearance on the bench. In the 22 games since then, the outfielder has slashed .303/.396/.393.
Sep 14 2023Kwan went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He drew a walk to open the contest before coming around to score on a Jose Ramirez home run in the next at-bat. Kwan would come home a second time in the next inning after reaching via single and stealing second. The left fielder finished with two hits in the contest, marking his fourth multi-hit performance this month, and he's now hit safely in three of his last four games. Kwan has also swiped four bags already in September after stealing a combined three bases over the previous two months.
Sep 10 2023Kwan went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan was on the front end of a double steal with Jose Ramirez in the fifth inning. This was Kwan's third steal in September and his 19th of the season, matching his total as a rookie from last season. The outfielder is hitting .289 (11-for-38) in September, a modest improvement on his .272 mark for the year. He's added five home runs, 49 RBI, 84 runs scored, 32 doubles and six triples through 141 contests.
Sep 8 2023Kwan went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan went just 1-for-12 with two walks over this week's three-game series versus the Twins, but he quickly broke out of the small slump. The outfielder was also caught stealing once Thursday. He's collected five multi-hit efforts over his last 13 games and has a .271/.338/.373 slash line with five home runs, 18 steals, 48 RBI and 82 runs scored over 138 contests this season.
Sep 3 2023Kwan went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After stealing just one base in all of August, Kwan has already swiped two bags over three games in September. He's hit safely in six straight games, going 10-for-27 (.370) over that span. The leadoff hitter is batting .272 with 18 thefts, five home runs, 47 RBI and 80 runs scored over 134 contests this season.
Sep 1 2023Kwan went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan also struck out two times in the contest. That's a rare misstep for the well-disciplined leadoff hitter -- he has done that just 10 times all year while posting a 10.6 strikeout rate and 8.7 walk rate. The steal was his first since Aug. 4, and Kwan hit a decent .258 over 22 contests between thefts. For the season, he's at a .271/.337/.378 slash line with five home runs, 17 steals, 45 RBI and 78 runs scored through 132 contests.
Aug 29 2023Kwan went 3-for-5 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan did a good job of setting the table atop the order, but the Guardians couldn't bring him home in this contest. He's produced six multi-hit efforts over his last 16 games, going 19-for-67 (.284) in that span. It's a little better than his .270/.337/.376 slash line through 130 contests this season. Kwan has added five home runs, 16 stolen bases, 44 RBI and 78 runs scored as the Guardians' primary leadoff hitter.
Aug 17 2023Kwan is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan will not start in his second game within eight days. This comes after he started every game from June 2 through Aug 9. Oscar Gonzalez is starting in left field against southpaw Tarik Skubal.
Aug 10 2023Kwan is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a rare day off for Kwan, who had started every game since July 2. Will Brennan is playing left field and Brayan Rocchio has been elevated to the leadoff spot.
Aug 4 2023Kwan went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has hit well lately, batting .309 (17-for-55) over his last 14 contests. The steal was his first since July 19. The outfielder's productive work at the plate has him up to a .274/.348/.381 slash line with 16 steals, five home runs, 38 RBI and 71 runs scored over 109 games this season.
Jul 31 2023Kwan went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and a walk in Sunday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan took Michael Kopech deep to right field to kick things off in the fifth. He's had himself quite a run at the plate over the last week, as he hit .394/.459/.667 with four extra-base hits, five RBI, four runs and a 4:3 BB:K in eight games. The 25-year-old has shown spectacular patience with his at-bats again this year. He currently sits fourth in strikeout percentage and 10th with a .885 BB/K percentage.
Jul 30 2023Kwan went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has logged multiple hits in six of his last 13 games, batting .364 over that span. He's even tallied seven extra-base hits in that span, no small feat for a contact hitter. The Guardians' leadoff man is slashing .276/.347/.378 with four home runs, 15 stolen bases, 36 RBI and 69 runs scored through 104 contests.
Jul 24 2023Kwan went 4-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan started the scoring with a leadoff homer in the first inning, and he continued to make an impact from there. He also had an RBI single in the 10th, though the Guardians' rally stalled out. The outfielder is batting .385 (15-for-39) since the All-Star break, and he's hit two of his four homers this season over that nine-game span. For the season, he's slashing .275/.346/.378 with 15 stolen bases, 34 RBI and 67 runs scored over 98 contests as Cleveland's primary leadoff hitter.
Jul 20 2023Kwan went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan's five-game hitting streak came to an end, but he was able to pick up his second steal of the month. The outfielder has gotten back to his reputation as a contact hitter in July, batting .311 with a 5:3 BB:K over 15 contests this month. For the season, he's slashing .269/.343/.366 with 15 steals, three home runs, 31 RBI and 65 runs scored over 95 games.
Jul 16 2023Kwan went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and three total RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has started to get back to his contact-hitting ways, collecting seven multi-hit efforts over his last 14 contests. This was arguably his best game of the season to date. The outfielder lifted his slash line to .270/.341/.364 with three homers, 30 RBI, 60 runs scored, 14 stolen bases, 22 doubles and two triples through 92 games.
Jul 4 2023Kwan went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 4-2 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan had some shoulder soreness Sunday that kept him out of the lineup versus the Cubs. The outfielder returned in a big way, delivering his third multi-hit effort in his last five games. Kwan hit just .257 in June, and he's batting .266 with a .699 OPS through 83 contests overall. He's added two home runs, 25 RBI, 56 runs scored, 13 stolen bases, 20 doubles and two triples while routinely working out of the leadoff spot. Assuming the shoulder issue doesn't flare up again, he should remain in a near-everyday role.
Jul 4 2023Kwan went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan tied the game at 4-4 with his RBI single in the seventh inning. With multiple hits in four of his last six games, the outfielder's contact-based approach seems to be working for him again after a slow start to the season. He's slashing .268/.343/.357 with 14 steals, two home runs, 26 RBI and 58 runs scored through 84 games.
Jul 2 2023Kwan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan is on the bench for just the fourth time all season, though he's now been out of the lineup twice this weekend alone. The Guardians haven't indicated that Kwan is dealing with an injury, though it's fair to wonder if that's the case, given that he's performed well enough of late to continue warranting everyday at-bats. Fantasy managers will probably want to check back in on Kwan's status when Cleveland opens a series with Atlanta on Monday.
Jun 30 2023Kwan is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a rare day off for Kwan, who will receive just his third day of rest this season. David Fry is starting in left field and Tyler Freeman is getting a shot in the leadoff spot.
Jun 24 2023Kwan went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan is starting to look more like himself at the plate with an eight-game hitting streak. In that span, he's gone 12-for-35 (.343) with two steals, four RBI and eight runs scored. The light-hitting outfielder is up to a .263/.340/.355 slash line with 13 thefts, two home runs, 25 RBI and 51 runs scored through 76 contests. He's weathered a slow start to the year and should continue to be an on-base machine going forward.
Jun 18 2023Kwan went 1-for-6 with a triple, three RBI and four runs scored in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Kwan didn't hit all that well, he was able to get on base in a variety of ways, and the Guardians had no trouble bringing him home. It was the first time he scored four runs in a game this season, and just the second time he's knocked in three. The outfielder is up to a .261/.339/.352 slash line with 24 RBI, 48 runs scored, two home runs and 12 stolen bases through 71 contests.
Jun 17 2023Kwan went 4-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan had collected a total of four hits over his last six contests before Saturday's strong showing. The outfielder still went a fifth straight game without an extra-base hit. He's up to a .263/.342/.349 slash line with two home runs, 21 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 44 runs scored through 70 contests as the Guardians' primary leadoff hitter.
Jun 15 2023Kwan isn't in Cleveland's lineup for Thursday's game against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres will begin the game with southpaw Ryan Weathers on the mound, meaning the left-handed bat of Kwan will remain in the dugout Thursday. Will Brennan will shift over to cover left field, allowing Gabriel Arias to start in right and bat sixth.
Jun 11 2023Kwan went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan's still struggling to make the same kind of consistent contact in 2023 as he did a year ago. He's 9-for-39 (.231) through his first nine games in June, though three of those hits have gone for extra bases. Overall, the outfielder is slashing .258/.341/.348 with two home runs, 11 steals, 20 RBI and 43 runs scored over 64 contests. Despite the flaws in his game, he remains the Guardians' leadoff hitter.
Jun 3 2023Kwan went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 4-2 victory versus the Twins on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan put the final run on the board in the ninth inning with a solo shot to right field. The long ball was was his second of the season and eighth of his career through 205 major-league games. Any homers he produces should be seen as a bonus by his fantasy managers, as Kwan's contributions are mostly limited to using his solid on-base skills to swipe bases and score runs.
Jun 1 2023Kwan went 3-for-6 with three runs scored and one steal in Wednesday's 12-8 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan notched multiple hits for the third time over Cleveland's past four games and recorded his fourth three-hit outing of the season. The second-year outfielder is one of the best contact hitters in MLB, and his speed makes him an instant threat whenever he's on base. He's slashing .263/.345/.346 across 55 games, which is down from his superb rookie season last year, but he's still locked into the leadoff spot on a regular basis.
May 14 2023Kwan 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan had gone 0-for-8 over his previous two contests before his strong effort Saturday. He's hit a double in three of the last five games. For the season, the second-year outfielder is slashing .273/.360/.351 with a home run, 12 RBI, nine steals and 22 runs scored through 39 contests.
May 7 2023Kwan went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan gave the Guardians the lead for good with his seventh-inning solo shot. It was a great time for him to knock his first homer of the season. He's hit well over the last two weeks, going 17-for-55 (.309) over his last 13 contests. The outfielder has a .267/.355/.336 slash line, 12 RBI, 16 runs scored, eight stolen bases, four doubles and a triple through 33 games this season.
May 3 2023Kwan went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While none of his contact resulted in a hit, Kwan was still able to contribute when he did reach base. The 25-year-old offers no power, but he's got more walks (18) than strikeouts (15) once again to help fuel a .269/.360/.319 slash line that comes with 11 RBI, 15 runs and eight steals in 30 games.
Apr 30 2023Kwan went 3-for-5 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kwan has four multi-hit efforts in his last seven games, and he's batting .387 (12-for-31) in that span. Only one of those hits, a double, has gone for extra bases. The outfielder is up to a .280/.373/.327 slash line with no home runs, seven stolen bases, 11 RBI, 13 runs scored, three doubles and a triple through 27 contests.