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Starts in center field Kwan started in center field and went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's spring game against the Rangers.

Impact Kwan, a four-time Gold Glove winner in left field, is being exposed to center field this spring and made his Cactus League debut at the new position. He handled all the chances that came his way. While the position is relative new to him in the majors -- four starts there as a rookie in 2022 -- Kwan has abundant experience in center field from his days in college (Oregon State) and made 152 appearances there in the minors.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Does Kwan have the chops for CF? Ask his outfield coach GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- With runners on first and second and one out in the fourth inning on Wednesday, Steven Kwan fielded a single by Mark Canh...

17 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Steven Kwan discusses moving to center field | 02/24/2026 Steven Kwan discusses the challenges of moving to center field and what he has seen from the young players in Spring Training

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Guardians need to pull trigger on Steven Kwan extension before start of 2026 season Now is the time for the Guardians to sign Steven Kwan to a long-term extension.

3 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians' quiet winter has already had bizarre Steven Kwan consequence While Steven Kwan is the Guardians' top center field option, it didn't need to get to this.

5 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians make big decision regarding Steven Kwan for the upcoming season Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan recently received word regarding a significant team decision impacting his role for the upcoming...

6 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Guardians experimenting with Steven Kwan position change to optimize lineup While Steven Kwan has won four straight Gold Gloves in left field, the Guardians are considering moving him to center field.

6 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Steven Kwan will get look in center field as Stephen Vogt reshuffles Guardians' outfield

Steven Kwan gets time in center field this spring as the Guardians test their best outfield mix

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

4-time Gold Glover Kwan to see time in center field GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- How’s this for a mid-February surprise? Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said left fielder Steven Kwan will also see time i...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Guardians to try position change for Steven Kwan after four-straight Gold Glove awards | Sporting News This is an odd decisions for the Guardians to make with their four-time Gold Glover.

FEBRUARY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will play some CF this spring Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Thursday that Kwan will play some in center field during spring training, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kwan has won four straight Gold Gloves for his defensive prowess in left field. He made four starts in center field in his rookie year in 2022, but the Guardians have resisted using him at the position on a regular basis. It seems that could change now as the club seeks its best defensive alignment. Chase DeLauter, Daniel Schneemann and Angel Martinez are the other main candidates to get reps in center field for Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians must avoid repeating past Michael Brantley mistake with Steven Kwan In 2018, the Guardians didn't extend the qualifying offer to Michael Brantley before he hit free agency. They need to avoid doing that with...

FEBRUARY 17 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Steven Kwan contract extension still hangs over Guardians as training camp approaches With only two years remaining before free agency, Cleveland's spark plug must decide if he'll sign a long-term deal or force the Guardians i...

FEBRUARY 9 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians' most attractive Steven Kwan trade partner emerges in recent rumors While Steven Kwan has no shortage of suitors, the Mets are beginning to emerge as a team for Guardians fans to watch.

JANUARY 31 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

MLB's latest fan poll shows just how lucky Guardians fans are to watch Steven Kwan While Guardians fans know how good Steven Kwan, it seems like the rest of the baseball world has caught up as well.

JANUARY 30 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Jose Ramirez's extension should implore Guardians to make right move with Steven Kwan The Guardians were able to ink José Ramírez to a team-friendly extension, and they should re-purpose some of those savings to sign Steven Kw...

JANUARY 26 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

José Ramírez climbs to No. 5 on MLB Network's top players list for 2026 Guardians All-Star José Ramírez jumped four spots from last year's MLB Network Top 100 Players Right Now ranking, with teammate Steven Kwan...

JANUARY 23 • CLEVELAND.COM

The reason the Blue Jays' interest in Guardians' Steven Kwan dissolved | Sporting News Toronto pursued outfield upgrades during its run to last year's World Series.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Davis Schneider's dad ranks AL Central slugger above Cody Bellinger, Jarren Duran, Yordan Alvarez and other top left fielders Toronto Blue Jays slugger Davis Schneider's father, Steve, believes Cleveland Guardians slugger Steven Kwan is the best left fielder in MLB.

JANUARY 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Steven Kwan's future with Guardians remains a mystery: The week in baseball A contract extension for Guardians' Steven Kwan seems more improbable than probable.

JANUARY 10 • CLEVELAND.COM

Details of Steven Kwan's $7,725,000, 1-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians

Details of Steven Kwan’s $7,725,000, one-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Guardians have clear path to handle Steven Kwan after arbitration savings The Guardians saved a bit of money in arbitration talks with Steven Kwan. They need to turn those savings around and offer him a long-term e...

JANUARY 9 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians reach deal with Kwan to avoid arbitration CLEVELAND -- The Guardians have avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players this offseason after coming to terms with All-Star le...

JANUARY 8 • MLB.COM

Settles at $7.725 million Kwan signed a one-year, $7.725 million contract with the Guardians on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Kwan's .704 OPS during the 2025 regular season marked a new career low for him, though he was still fairly productive at the plate while batting .272 and driving in a career-high 56 RBI. He'll bring in a $3.55 million raise for the 2026 campaign and figures to continue playing in left field every day for the Guardians.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Steven Kwan gets $7.725 million contract update amid trade rumors | Sporting News This doesn't necessarily change the big picture.

JANUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Steven Kwan will get look in center field as Stephen Vogt reshuffles Guardians' outfield

Details of Steven Kwan's $7,725,000, 1-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians