CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in game five of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) Getty
If the Chicago Cubs do not want to re-sign outfielder Seiya Suzuki, or can't put together a strong enough contract offer to their former Japanese slugger, the organization may look to the trade market for his replacement.
Should the Cubs consider making a move for Cleveland Guardians' outfielder Steven Kwan?
In a recent rumors piece by FanSided.com, the Chicago Cubs are named the best landing spot for Steven Kwan.
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GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 18: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians reacts during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in game five of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
In the early going of this MLB offseason, Steven Kwan has carried some trade rumors.
FanSided.com's Christopher Kline wrote (about why Kwan is a good fit for Chicago):
"The Cubs can just double down on a strength with Steven Kwan. An outfield with Kwan and Pete Crow-Armstrong immediately becomes the best defensive outfield in MLB, bar none — behind the best defensive infield in baseball, bar none. The Cubs would preferably retain Seiya Suzuki or add another power bat, but run production was not an issue for Chicago last season. It was their abysmal pitching staff, which should improve by virtue of better injury luck and an increasingly desperate Jed Hoyer. In the meantime, Kwan can work counts, run the bases and help drive in runs with his extraordinarily refined plate approach."
In 2026, Kwan batted .282 with an OPS+ of 110. The 29-year-old outfielder already has a strong list of MLB accolades, which includes two All-Star appearances and four Gold Gloves (potentially a fifth this season).
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