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The Toronto Blue Jays could use help in their outfield at the MLB trade deadline, and Cleveland Guardians All-Star Steven Kwan is a good fit.
The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly "fielding big interest" in All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The Guardians are fielding big interest in All-Star LF Steven Kwan. The Dodgers, previously linked to Harrison Bader, are now believed in on Kwan. The Mets could be a fit for Kwan, too, assuming they believe he can play CF or they can move Brandon Nimmo back there.
Anxiety over a potential trade could be affecting the Guardians' first baseman, who manager Stephen Vogt believes is pressing at the plate.
In a recent piece from Jeff Passan of ESPN, Passan predicted the Guardians and Chicago Cubs would swing a deal involving a player who'd be an exciting trade target. That player is former Cy Young starter Shane Bieber.
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Manzardo hit a two-run homer off Gordon (2-3, 4.85) as part of a four-run second inning. He hit his second homer to start the sixth inning. Manzardo, who started at first baseman, is at 18 homers and counting.
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.