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CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 01: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians catches a fly ball during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers in game two of the American League Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 01, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images
You may ask, does this news require a capitalized “BREAKING”? And I would tell you, yes, yes, it does.
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Stephen Vogt told reporters today that Steven Kwan will get some reps in centerfield as the Guardians try to find their best offensive alignment. This is huge for several reasons:
-If Kwan can be the team’s primary centerfield, that means Nolan Jones isn’t guaranteed a roster spot.
-Kwan has some injury issues of his own, but it was hard to imagine it being a good idea to have Chase DeLauter as the primary centerfielder given his numerous injury issues.
-Valera in LF, Kwan in CF, and DeLauter in RF with Fairchild or Martinez as the fourth outfielder and then Juan Brito as a swingman who can play out there if needed is probably the best-case scenario for this current roster.
We have been asking for it for years. Now, we may actually get to see Steven Kwan in centerfield. Also, a good time to pursue an extension with Kwan. If he can play center, he can be worth a healthy extension here.
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