"After not making a major trade during the 2023/24 (it's no surprise that season was a struggle in hindsight), the Jays acquired both Andrés Giménez and Myles Straw in two separate trades with the Cleveland Guardians. Could they look to make another trade this off-season? Steven Kwan It seems fitting to start with a player on the Cleveland Guardians, as the Jays' current regime sure does love trading with their former employer."
"Another Guardian the Blue Jays were linked to before the deadline is Steven Kwan. The left-handed batting outfielder is a strong lead-off hitter and one of the best corner infield defenders in baseball. His 2025 season wasn't great, slashing just .272/.330/.374 with 11 home runs in 693 plate appearances for a 99 wRC+, but at his best, he'd be a great addition for the Jays."
"Take Kwan's 2024 season as an example. That year, he slashed .292/.368/.425 with 14 home runs in 540 plate appearances for a 131 wRC+, with a higher BB% (9.8%) than K% (9.4%). Varsho's 85 Defensive Runs Saved is the most for any outfielder since the start of the 2022 season, but Kwan ranks second for outfielders with 63 DRS. Speaking of Varsho, he's set to become a free agent after the 2026 season, as is George Springer."
Toronto Blue Jays need a major offensive bat to replace Bo Bichette and have been linked to free agents such as Bichette, Kyle Tucker, and Alex Bregman. The front office has recently traded multiple times with the Cleveland Guardians, acquiring Andrés Giménez, Myles Straw, and Shane Bieber, and may pursue another trade this off-season. Steven Kwan emerges as a potential target: a left-handed leadoff outfielder with elite corner-outfield defense and fluctuating offensive output. Kwan produced a strong 2024 (131 wRC+) but dipped in 2025 (99 wRC+). With Daulton Varsho and George Springer potentially departing after 2026, outfield reinforcements will be needed for 2027, while the next free-agent outfield class appears weak.
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