According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays have attempted to trade for outfielder Steven Kwan. With the Guardians sitting at 54-54, the 27-year-old is coveted by the two postseason-bound teams.

Cleveland holds on to a key roster piece despite strong interest from contenders ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

The Guardians traded pitching ace Shane Bieber, but held on to fan favorite Steven Kwan at Major League Baseball's trade deadline Thursday. Why it matters: Retaining an All-Star in Kwan shows that Cleveland has not fully given up on making the playoffs this season, no matter how unlikely it may be.