Reds eye trade for Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds are considering a trade for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan as they prepare for the offseason. Kwan, a consistent contact hitter with a.282 average in 2026, could complement the Reds' power hitters like Sal Stewart and Elly De La Cruz. With one year of team control remaining, Kwan fits the Reds' needs as a reliable outfielder. He previously played under Reds manager Terry Francona during his tenure with Cleveland, adding an additional layer of continuity to the potential move.
- •Reds consider trading for Steven Kwan from Guardians.
- •Kwan hit.282 with three home runs in the 2026 season.
- •Reds ranked fourth in MLB with 213 home runs last season.
- •Kwan has one year of team control left.
- •Kwan previously played under Reds manager Terry Francona.
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — The Reds Could Find an Ideal Trade Partner Right in Ohio
"Targeting contact to balance their elite power, Cincinnati could land outfielder Steven Kwan from Cleveland to reunite with Terry Francona and solidify a high-octane 2027 lineup.
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