Cleveland Guardians

Steven Kwan and the Cleveland Guardians have avoided arbitration and the star outfielder will make $7.725 million in 2026. (Source: Robert Murray on X)

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.

Justin Bruihl has been traded from the Cleveland Guardians to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, Zak Kent was designated for assignment by St. Louis. (Source: Bob Nightengale on X)

Fantasy Impact: Bruihl has been on three teams in a three-week span. He was DFA'd by the Blue Jays on December 16 and then by the Guardians on December 20. The left-hander has played for four different teams in five big league seasons and has posted a 4.72 ERA in 89.2 innings. His best work came with the Dodgers from 2021-23 as he went 2-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 66.2 innings. Bruihl pitched to a 5.27 ERA in 15 games for Toronto last season. It remains to be seen if he will earn a roster spot in St. Louis or if he will be used again in another trade.