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Kwan is the ideal table-setter in front of big boppers like Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, and his defense would allow Philly to really clamp down late in games with Marsh and Johan Rojas. Luis Robert Jr. might be the flashier name, but Kwan has been the better player for a while now, and he checks a ton of boxes for Dave Dombrowski.
Brandon Marsh being replaced by the Guardians outfielder would be a step in the right direction for the Phillies.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post in his latest notes column connected the Phillies to Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan. Kwan, 27, is batting .287 with a .762 OPS. Cleveland is at .500 and are three games out of the last Wild Card spot in the American League. Kwan is under team control through 2027.
Are the Phillies willing to pay to stabilize their shaky outfield, or will they hope internal solutions can fix their problems?
The Philadelphia Phillies were among the teams listed as a possible landing spot for Steven Kwan, but they could now pivot to this option from the Angels.
Major League Baseball's trade deadline, scheduled for July 31, is now just a week away. In other words, it's that blessed (or cursed, depending on your perspective) time of the year when rumors and transactions dominate our coverage.
Only hitting .219 this season and chases a ton and strikes out a ton. Seems like a perfect fit! You'd be banking on the change of scenery thing here.