The San Diego Padres have been linked to Cleveland Guardian All-Star Steven Kwan ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

Cleveland Guardians star outfielder Steven Kwan expressed his appreciation for the city and fanbase when the three-time Gold Glove winner returned to the field on Friday. The MLB trade deadline on July 31 passed without Kwan being dealt, despite intense interest from multiple contending teams.

With the Cleveland Guardians' 2025 season unraveling to a scandalous degree, two-time All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan is gaining all sorts of traction as a candidate to be traded before Thursday's 6 p.