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Podcast: Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians
Episode: ULTIMATUM: What the Cleveland Guardians NEED From Steven Kwan in 2026 | What is Kwan's Future?
Description: GUARDIANS' KWAN CONUNDRUM: TRADE, EXTEND, OR HOLD?Steven Kwan's inconsistent 2025 leads to questions about his future. The Guardians need him, but what version and for how long? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect Kwan's inconsistent performance, defensive prowess, and potential trade value. The show explore the Guardians' outfield depth, analyzing prospects like Chase DeLauter and George Valera as possible replacements.We focus in on Kwan's struggles against left-handed pitching, his importance to the team's defense, and the lack of MLB-ready alternatives in the farm system. The show also looks topotential extension scenarios and how the...