Guardians seek resurgence from struggling Steven Kwan amid Ramirez injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians are looking for a turnaround from Steven Kwan as they face challenges without injured star Jose Ramirez. Ramirez underwent surgery for a broken hamate bone and is expected to miss at least six weeks. Kwan, currently batting just.211, has not performed as expected, raising concerns about his contribution to the team during this critical time, with analysts labeling him the most scrutinized player. His past performances had him closer to.400 at this point last year, putting pressure on him to step up as the Guardians navigate their way through the AL Central competition.
- •Jose Ramirez is out for at least six weeks after surgery.
- •Steven Kwan is batting.211 with declining performance metrics.
- •Kwan's struggles are under the spotlight as the team's offensive pressure increases.
- •Guardians currently compete near the top of the AL Central.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians 'desperately' need this slumping star to turn things around
"Cleveland needs all the help they can get with Jose Ramirez on the IL.
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