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Contributes immediately Kwan started in left field and went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact Kwan made an impact in his first game back from a stay on the bereavement list. He was back in what has now become a familiar spot, seventh in the batting order. The erstwhile leadoff hitter lost that job earlier this season under the weight of a season-opening slump. Since being dropped in the order, Kwan has gone 10-for-38 with a double, 11 walks, two RBI and nine runs scored over 13 contests.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kwan (bereavement), Martínez (foot) return to Guardians' lineup NEW YORK -- The Guardians reinstated Steven Kwan from the bereavement/family medical emergency list on Tuesday, and the 28-year-old rejoined...

JUNE 2 • MLB.COM

Activated, starting Tuesday The Guardians reinstated Kwan (personal) from the bereavement/family medical emergency list, and he's starting in left field and batting seventh Tuesday against the Yankees, Tim St...

Impact The 28-year-old stepped away from the team Thursday to be with his family for personal reasons, but he's rejoined the Guardians for Tuesday's series opener in the Bronx. In the four games prior to his absence, Kwan went 5-for-14 with two walks, one RBI and two runs scored. He's without an extra-base hit in his past eight contests and is slugging just .259 through 234 plate appearances this year.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians News: Steven Kwan breaks silence after his bereavement list placement Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan addressed fans after being placed on the bereavement/family medical emergency list, thanking them for their support during a difficult...

MAY 31 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Guardians add intriguing outfielder to roster in place of Steven Kwan The Guardians added Stuart Fairchild to their outfield picture in place of Steven Kwan.

MAY 29 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians place Kwan on bereavement list, promote Fairchild CLEVELAND -- The Guardians placed Steven Kwan on the bereavement/family medical emergency list, and in a corresponding move on Friday select...

MAY 29 • MLB.COM

Guardians to promote .896 OPS ex-Reds outfielder to replace Steven Kwan | Sporting News This is an intriguing promotion for the Guardians to replace Steven Kwan.

MAY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Goes on bereavement list The Guardians placed Kwan on the bereavement/family medical emergency list Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact By rule, Kwan will miss the Guardians' next three games and as many as seven contests. The club will make a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's game against the Red Sox. While Kwan is away, Cleveland could use Chase DeLauter more in the outfield and employ Rhys Hoskins at designated hitter.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wood's 15th homer of the season helps Nationals to 6-3 victory over Guardians

James Wood hit a two-run homer and Keibert Ruiz had a two-run single in the second inning as the Washington Nationals beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Tuesday night

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Guardians Multi-Time Award Winner Finding New Success in Different Role It took the Cleveland Guardians a bit of time, but after moving Steven Kwan out of the leadoff spot, he looks back to normal. To begin the 2...

MAY 25 • SI.COM

Records three hits in win Kwan went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Kwan ended an 0-for-10 run with a second-inning single and then drove in the Guardians' first run in the fifth inning. The multi-hit effort was his first since May 8. In nine games since the slumping Kwan was dropped from the leadoff spot, he's gone 6-for-24 with nine walks, one double and two RBI.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kwan, Hoskins, Bazzana power Guardians past Phillies 3-1 for 8th win in 9 games

Rhys Hoskins hit an RBI double in the sixth inning and Travis Bazzana homered in the eighth to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Steven Kwan's RBI single | 05/24/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

MAY 24 • MLB.COM

2 players Guardians fans have lost trust in, 2 who are becoming reliable Brayan Rocchio and Colin Holderman have earned more trust for the Guardians while Tim Herrin and Steven Kwan have dipped a bit.

MAY 24 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Guardians score twice in the 10th for a 3-2 victory over the slumping Tigers

Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Steven Kwan's rally-sparking hit against Tigers shows how much he means to Guardians Steven Kwan helped power the Guardians to a win yesterday with a big seventh inning double against the Tigers.

MAY 20 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Responds to new spot in order Kwan batted seventh and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Tigers.

Impact After years being the Guardians' primary leadoff batter, Kwan's early-season slump prompted a recent drop in the batting order. Over the last four games he's hit either sixth or seventh, and he's been an on-base machine, going 2-for-8 with eight walks and five runs scored. He's also provided the usual Gold Glove defense in left or center field. He told Tim Stebbins of MLB.com that his swing feels better, and he's being aggressive when appropriate. To Kwan's credit, the slump hasn't led to him chasing (91st percentile), and Kwan will take the free base (15.7 BB%) if pitchers aren't in the zone.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians survive a ninth-inning scare to beat the Tigers 4-3 for a fourth straight win

Travis Bazzana hit a two-run homer and Cade Smith pitched out of a jam in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians held off the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their fourth straight vic...

MAY 20 • Associated Press

'He's back to being him': Kwan at center of Guards' win despite drop in lineup DETROIT -- The Guardians can always count on Steven Kwan to play strong defense in left and center field. That’s a key element of the four-t...

MAY 20 • MLB.COM

Kyle Manzardo scores on sac fly | 05/19/2026 Kyle Manzardo scores on sacrifice fly by Steven Kwan, to give the Guardians the lead in the top of the 2nd, 1-0

MAY 19 • MLB.COM

Dropped in order Kwan batted sixth for a second straight game and went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Reds.

Impact It was 2022 the last time Kwan batted somewhere other than leadoff before this weekend's games against the Reds. He's responded to the move with a hit, four walks and three runs scored while the Guardians' offense erupted for 17 runs in wins over Cincinnati. A few weeks ago, Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt chalked up Kwan's slow start this season to a tough month, per Cade Cracas of SI.com, but three weeks later, the leadoff batter was slashing .201/.308/.258 and Vogt made the move. Daniel Schneemann took over the top spot in the order.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Martínez hits go-ahead, two-run homer, and Guardians beat Reds 7-4

Angel Martínez hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, José Ramírez moved into sixth place in franchise history for hits and Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Re...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

For first time in nearly four years, Kwan out of leadoff spot CLEVELAND -- It has been nearly four years since Steven Kwan slotted anywhere other than the leadoff spot in the Guardians’ starting lineup....

MAY 16 • MLB.COM

Steven Kwan Moving Out of Leadoff Spot Could Spark 2026 Bounce Back For the first time since 2022, Steven Kwan is not batting leadoff. On Saturday, May 16, the Cleveland Guardians are shaking things up for fo...

MAY 16 • SI.COM

Angel Martinez hits leadoff homer, Parker Messick has solid outing in Guardians' 4-2 win over Angels

Angel Martinez’s leadoff homer got Cleveland started and rookie Parker Messick had another strong outing as the Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 to finish a three-game ser...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

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