This eliminated any chance of Cleveland potentially buying at the trade deadline and increased the likelihood of trading Kwan, according to Ken Rosenthal. The Guardians however do intend to set a high bar for the return package in a trade for Kwan given the market and his club control.

The Cleveland Guardians, sitting at 53-54, are on the verge of selling at the deadline. While their two top relievers are unlikely to be moved, especially after Emmanuel Clase's sports betting investigation by MLB, the Guardians might not have a lot to move.