Guardians Fans Outraged Over Potential Kwan Trade

Rumors of the team shopping star outfielder Steven Kwan met with backlash from Cleveland supporters.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:08pm

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An abstract, cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the colors of the Cleveland Guardians, conceptually representing the team's fanbase's strong reaction to rumors of trading away a popular player.The potential trade of beloved Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan sparks a fractured, geometric reaction from Cleveland's passionate fanbase.Cleveland Today

Midway through the 2025 MLB season, the Cleveland Guardians were reportedly considering trading away star outfielder Steven Kwan, a move that would have likely netted a significant return. However, the rumors were met with strong opposition from Guardians fans, who made it clear they did not want to see the popular player dealt.

Why it matters

Kwan has emerged as a fan favorite in Cleveland and a key part of the Guardians' young core. Trading him away could have been seen as the team giving up on contending and alienating its loyal fanbase.

The details

The Guardians were rumored to be shopping Kwan, who was enjoying a breakout season, as they looked to potentially retool their roster. However, the news was not well-received by the Cleveland faithful, who made it known they did not want to see the 25-year-old outfielder traded away.

  • In the middle of the 2025 MLB season, the Kwan trade rumors surfaced.

The players

Steven Kwan

A 25-year-old outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians who has emerged as a fan favorite and key part of the team's young core.

Cleveland Guardians

The Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The takeaway

The strong backlash from Guardians fans over the potential Kwan trade shows how much the young outfielder has endeared himself to the Cleveland faithful and how dealing him away could have been a risky move that could have alienated the team's loyal supporters.