According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Guardians were close to trading Steven Kwan to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline. They were so close that a general manager said, "Everyone in baseball thought (the Dodgers) were getting Kwan."

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Despite rumors of his departure and interest from several playoff contenders, the trade deadline passed with two-time All-Star left fielder, Steven Kwan, still a Guardian.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline passed at 6 p.m. July 31 after a day of high activity all around the league. For the Guardians, it was a deadline of some give-and-take as they positioned themselves for 2025 and beyond.