ULTIMATUM: What the Cleveland Guardians NEED From Steven Kwan in 2026 | What is Kwan's Future?

GUARDIANS' KWAN CONUNDRUM: TRADE, EXTEND, OR HOLD? Steven Kwan's inconsistent 2025 leads to questions about his future. The Guardians need him, but what version and for how long? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect Kwan's inconsistent performance, defensive prowess, and potential trade value. The show explore the Guardians' outfield depth, analyzing prospects like Chase DeLauter and George Valera as possible replacements. We focus in on Kwan's struggles against left-handed pitching, his importance to the team's defense, and the lack of MLB-ready alternatives in the farm system. The show also looks topotential extension scenarios and how the development of minor league talent could impact Kwan's role beyond 2026. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Guardians' outfield situation and the crucial decisions facing the front office regarding Stephen Kwan's future in Cleveland. 0:00 Steven Kwan's future with Guardians 5:02 Kwan's performance and consistency issues 15:31 Kwan's trade value and irreplaceability 20:38 No extension likely for Kwan 25:01 Potential outfield options if Kwan traded 29:56 Cooper Ingle future at catcher Charity Rally Dino T-Shirt https://www.jni1.com/shop/modern-merch/VFJE2TR4R2LNVYFF7J2FW5TU Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Ready to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONMLB for 15% off your first order. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGuardians?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #Guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.