Steven Kwan

Steven Kwan and the Cleveland Guardians have avoided arbitration and the star outfielder will make $7.725 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Kwan, 28, has played four seasons in Cleveland and, last year, batted .272 with 11 home runs and 21 stolen bases. He made the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season and won his fourth Gold Glove in four years. He is a lifetime .281 hitter with a .351 on-base percentage. Kwan should once again be the leadoff man for the Guardians in 2026.

Steven Kwan went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and one strikeout in the Guardians’ 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Kwan now has 168 hits, 80 runs scored, and 55 RBI across 606 at-bats this season. Batting .277 with a .336 OBP, he’s provided steady contact skills at the top of Cleveland’s order.

Steven Kwan went 1-for-4 with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI in the loss to the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Kwan hit his first home run since August 13 and has recorded seven hits over his last four games. His performance yesterday brought his season totals to a .276 batting average with 166 hits, 55 RBI, and 78 runs scored across 150 games.

Steven Kwan contributed significantly in the Guardians' 8-0 victory against the Twins, going 2-for-5 with a season-high four RBI while failing to score or steal a base.

Fantasy Impact

The outfielder continues an impactful stretch at the plate, hitting .300 with four runs scored and six RBI over his last seven games for the Guardians. After yesterday’s win, Kwan has a .276 batting average with 165 hits, 54 RBI, 77 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases across 149 games this season.

Steven Kwan went 2-for-5 with one RBI in the Guardians’ 7-5 win over the Tigers on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Kwan now has 158 hits, 49 RBI, and 75 runs scored on the season, batting .274 with a .334 OBP across 576 at-bats. His contact skills and on-base ability continue to provide steady value.