MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand recently chose his top trade asset for each team, and named Cleveland’s best piece as Steven Kwan. “Kwan is under club control for two more years, so while the Guardians don’t have to move him, he may be their best asset to bring back a solid package of young talent,” wrote Feinsand.

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The Cleveland Guardians and their franchise history have some kind of connection to July 26. In summary, it's a busy trade day. Does that actually have any bearing on what will happen on July 26, 2025? No.

The Guardians looked like they might be sellers after a 10-game skid but an 11-2 stretch has them back into the Wild Card race. So are they a buyer?

Thomas was initially put on the injured list with plantar fasciitis on May 30. He returned on July 9, but went right back on the injured list just a few weeks later on July 6, and Thomas hasn’t appeared in a game since. This injury update certainly isn’t what the Guardians were hoping for.