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Padres connected to Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder at trade deadline
The San Diego Padres are in the market for outfield help at the trade deadline. An area of struggle all season, making a splash move for a plus outfield bat could help put the team over the top in the National League. One name that has come up recently in connection with the Padres is Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan. Kwan is an elite contact hitter at the plate, and a gold glove-level fielder in the field. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan said that the Padres are considered a top fit for Kwan in the event that the Guardians trade him. While they aren't jumping off the wall to deal the two-time All-Star, the Guardians — who are limping to a 52-53 record so far this season — would be silly to not listen to offers. 'An All-Star the past two years and Gold Glove winner in all three of his previous big league seasons, Kwan is a do-everything left fielder with elite bat-to-ball skills and two years of club control after 2025,' they wrote. 'Cleveland doesn't want to deal him, but with a dearth of available bats, the Guardians at the very least will listen to see if teams are willing to blow them away with offers.' On the season, Kwan is hitting .285 with 9 home runs and a .761 OPS. Acquiring Kwan would give the Padres a much-needed boost in the outfield, and would further deepen their lineup as they aim to make another deep postseason run in October.
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a day ago
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Brooks Lee's dazzling jump throw
Brooks Lee ranges up the middle, fields, and throws across his body from the outfield grass to retire Riley Adams at first base in the 8th inning
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6 days ago
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Jordan Westburg's diving stop
Jordan Westburg takes a hit away from Daniel Schneeman with a fantastic diving stop on the outfield grass in the 3rd inning
Washington Post
20-07-2025
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Top pick Eli Willits has some lofty goals. Consider the first step complete.
When he was very young, Eli Willits would follow around his dad — a six-year MLB veteran — at the ballpark. Before games, Reggie and Eli Willits would head to the outfield. Eli couldn't hit home runs from home plate, but he would still try to clear the fence from the outfield grass.
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09-07-2025
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MLB Insider Says Phillies 'Badly Need' to Target Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder at Trade Deadline
MLB Insider Says Phillies 'Badly Need' to Target Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder at Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies have had issues in the outfield for the last few seasons. Whether it's a lack of offense or bad defense, the outfield spots have always been in flux lately. Advertisement According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Phillies have a clear area of need in the outfield, in the form of a right-handed bat to platoon in either left field or center field. "... They badly need a right-handed hitting outfielder at the trade deadline." Nightengale wrote. "Their left fielders are hitting .178 with a .278 slugging percentage against left-handed pitchers this year, with their center fielders hitting .235 with a .309 slugging percentage." The Phillies have four outfielders who are rotating in center field and left field at the moment. Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh are the lefty hitters, and while Marsh has been solid as of late (.833 OPS since June 1st), Kepler has struggled (.634 OPS since June 1st). Johan Rojas has struggled all year, with a .574 OPS on the season. Otto Kemp has been fine with his .671 OPS, but has had his ups and downs this season. Overall, as Nightengale points out, the Phillies' outfielders struggle against lefty pitchers. Advertisement Philadelphia Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski before the game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Hartline-Imagn Images Due to Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, the two best Phillies hitters, both being lefties, the Phillies are likely to see a lot of left-handed pitching this season. Having two spots in the lineup that struggle against lefties isn't great. At this year's trade deadline, landing a right-handed hitting outfielder, to either platoon with Kepler or Marsh, is a major priority. Of the two outfield spots, Kepler is the most likely to be changed. Between his struggles this season and his complaints about playing time and being misled in the offseason, finding a replacement for him seems to be the best solution to this issue. Advertisement Regardless of what kind of player the Phillies target, they need to add a right-handed hitting outfielder. Sticking with Marsh, Rojas, Kepler, and Kemp in the outfield is not ideal. Nightengale says the Phillies "badly need" a right-handed hitting outfielder. With how the outfielders have struggled against left-handed pitching this season, it's clear the team needs to make a change. Related: Phillies Targeting Pirates' 1.46 ERA Reliever As 'Primary Interest' at Trade Deadline Related: Phillies' Interest in All-Star Reliever Seeing an 'Uptick' After 0.00 June ERA This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
