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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Steven Kwan is experiencing a significant early-season slump in 2026. The Cleveland Guardians' leadoff hitter is batting .206-.208 with a .304 on-base percentage and .573 OPS through late May, well below his career standards. Despite coaching staff confidence in his ability to recover, Kwan has been moved out of the leadoff spot for the first time since 2022 and benched multiple times. Key issues include declining bat speed, reduced exit velocity, hard-hit rate decreases, and a career-low swing rate of 36% (11% below league average). However, there are signs of potential recovery with recent improved performances showing 2-3 games with multiple hits and walks, suggesting the corner may be turning.
Strengths
- + Coaching staff maintains confidence in his ability to recover
- + Career .330+ OBP and 109 wRC+ player showing signs of improvement in recent games
- + Strong defensive player continuing to contribute in field
- + Manager Stephen Vogt emphasized 'when he gets on base, we win' - recognizing his value
- + Recent performance (2-3 with 2 walks vs Minnesota) shows potential turnaround
- + Two-time All-Star with proven track record of success
About
Steven Kwan is a left fielder for the Cleveland Guardians.
Player Overview
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Cleveland Guardians
Recent News
Steven Kwan has been dropped to the sixth spot in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
May 16, 2026
Guardians drop Steven Kwan out of leadoff spot as trade candidate struggles to find footing
May 16, 2026
Angel Martinez hit a two-run homer, doubled and scored three times Saturday in the Guardians' 7-4 defeat of the Reds.
May 16, 2026
Angel Martinez homered in a second straight game and scored a second run after reaching on an error Wednesday in the Guardians' 4-2 win over the Angels.
May 13, 2026
Steven Kwan is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Angels.
May 13, 2026