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Newsweek
5 hours ago
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Mets' Biggest Trade Deadline Addition Could Come Out Of Left Field
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Mets are bound to be aggressive at the upcoming trade deadline. They desperately need to add pitching, both to the starting rotation and the bullpen, but there are a few other holes on the team. ESPN's Jeff Passan recently listed the Mets as one of the best fits in a potential blockbuster trade for Cleveland Guardians star left fielder Steven Kwan. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 06: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on July 06, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 06: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field on July 06, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio."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," Passan 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 whether teams are willing to blow them away with offers." A massive trade like this would come out of left field, as the Mets haven't been connected to Kwan up until this point. There were a few rumblings that New York could pursue Luis Robert Jr. or Jarren Duran, but those have since gone away. Now, it's Kwan that the front office could target to fill a hole in the outfield. Adding Kwan to the top of the lineup with Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso would be a nightmare for opposing pitchers to attack. There's no doubt the Mets will be aggressive at the deadline, so it would make sense for them to pursue a deal like this. But a trade for Kwan would be one of luxury for the Mets. If New York can add to its starting rotation and bullpen while saving enough prospect capital to swing a Kwan trade, this is the kind of deal that could launch the Mets toward the World Series. More MLB: New Suitor Shockingly Listed 'Best Fit' In Eugenio Suárez Trade Sweepstakes
Newsweek
11 hours ago
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Yankees' Aaron Boone Drops Shocking Response as Anthony Volpe Struggles Continue
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees dropped the first game of a critical series against the Toronto Blue Jays, who now have a four-game lead in the American League East, on Monday night. Seemingly, most Yankees losses can be attributed to some poor defense, and often this season, Anthony Volpe has been the culprit. Last night, with New York trailing 3-1, Volpe made a throwing error on a routine play that allowed the Blue Jays to stretch their lead to 4-1. It was Volpe's 12th error of the season. However, Aaron Boone defended his shortstop, calling him "still a top shortstop," according to The Athletic's Brendan Kuty. "We're talking about a few extra errors," Boone told Kuty. "That's the separator when he wins a Gold Glove and when he's not. ... He hasn't made a few plays that have generated a lot of noise." BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: Shortstop Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees hangs his head after his throwing error allowed a run to score for the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning... BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: Shortstop Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees hangs his head after his throwing error allowed a run to score for the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning of game two of a doubleheader at Fenway Park on September 14, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. MoreVolpe leads the American League in errors this year, and his defense has been a talking point all season. Unfortunately for the Yankees, his bat his not picked up the slack. He is slashing .214/.286/.394 on the season. The Yankees have stayed committed to him at shortstop, but he has not shown any signs of a turnaround. Boone's claim of Volpe being a "top shortstop" has very little backing. However, he continues to praise the former Gold Glover despite clear problems. The trade deadline is less than 10 days away, and the Yankees figure to be in the market for a third baseman. Adding a player like Ke'Bryan Hayes or Isiah Kiner-Falefa could help their infield defense. However, they have often been linked to Eugenio Suárez, who is not an elite defender. Adding Suárez would be great for the Yankees' offense, but a left side of the infield with Suárez and Volpe could be a problem defensively. More MLB: Emmanuel Clase Trade? Why Deal To Phillies Makes Sense For Both Sides
Newsweek
11 hours ago
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Padres Outfield Trade Rumors Heating Up As Deadline Approaches
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The San Diego Padres have a massive hole in left field. Fernando Tatis Jr. mans right field with superstar potential. Jackson Merrill is one of the best young center fielders in baseball. But left field has been a revolving door of below-average play in San Diego. Because of this, the Padres have been linked to numerous big trades to fill that void. The most common name mentioned closely with San Diego is Boston Red Sox star Jarren Duran, but it's unclear if there's anything brewing between the two teams. If that idea falls through, ESPN's Jeff Passan recently listed the Padres as one of the "best fits" in a trade for Cleveland Guardians star Steven Kwan. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Brandon Lowe #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays and Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians look on prior to the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15,... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Brandon Lowe #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays and Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians look on prior to the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images "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," Passan 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 whether teams are willing to blow them away with offers." It's unclear whether the Guardians are looking to trade Kwan this year, but if they are, it would likely take a large haul to land him. The Padres have a few top prospects who are likely untouchable, but beyond the top two or three prospects, San Diego could move anybody to land Kwan. This idea could make sense if the Padres are willing to give up multiple star prospects, but it doesn't make as much sense as a trade for Duran. The Guardians don't have much reason to trade Kwan, considering he has multiple years of affordable team control left on his deal. More MLB: Could Trade to Dodgers Be Secret Recipe to Return Ace to 'Former Glory'?
Newsweek
12 hours ago
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Could Trade for 'Do-Everything' $4 Million Gold Glove Outfielder Be Answer to Dodgers' Prayers?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. ESPN's Jeff Passan recently made the bold suggestion that the Los Angeles Dodgers could be one of the best fits in a blockbuster trade for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan ahead of the trade deadline. "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," Passan 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 whether teams are willing to blow them away with offers." But does this idea make any sense? ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians steals second base during the ninth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Steven Kwan #38 of the Cleveland Guardians steals second base during the ninth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images It does, but only under some specific circumstances. First, let's look at it from the Guardians' point of view. Cleveland doesn't need to trade Kwan because he has two additional years of arbitration left on his contract. The front office could hold onto him and continue building their team with him at the forefront. But if the Dodgers are willing to give up a haul, potentially including former top prospects Bobby Miller and James Outman, the Guardians might be inclined to move Kwan. The important thing to note in a potential Kwan trade is that the Guardians would need to add big league talent or prospects who are close to the big leagues in order for a deal to make sense. Obviously, this would be a great addition for the Dodgers. Kwan could play every day outfield in Los Angeles for the next two and a half seasons and set the table for the heavy hitters in the lineup. It's going to come down to how aggressive the Dodgers are and what they're willing to give up. More MLB: Jarren Duran Trade? MLB Insider Lists Braves As 'Best Fit'
Newsweek
13 hours ago
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Cubs Looking At Diamondbacks 35-Home Run Third Baseman To Bolster Offense
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Chicago Cubs are looking to capture the National League Central for the first time since the COVID-19 impacted 2020 season, but the Milwaukee Brewers caught up to them over the weekend. Per reports from The Athletic, the Cubs are keeping tabs on Arizona Diamondbacks power-hitting third baseman Eugenio Suárez. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Chase Field on July 20,... PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 20: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Chase Field on July 20, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. More Photo bySuárez is setting up to be the premier power bat available at the deadline -- if the Diamondbacks make him available, that is. The Diamondbacks entered Monday's game against the Houston Astros coming off a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals in the desert over the weekend and 4 1/2 games back of the final wild card spot in the National League. If the Diamondbacks falter over the next two weeks, they could end up moving Suárez at the trade deadline, and the Cubs should be in the mix for his services. Suárez has hit 35 home runs entering Monday, and if he were traded would be the first player to be traded after hitting 35 home runs in MLB history. The Cubs are looking for an upgrade over Matt Shaw at third base, who is hitting .210 on the season with three home runs. Shaw is a rookie and could be the future of the position for the Cubs down the road. The Cubs would be well served in adding a veteran hitter like Suárez for the stretch run. The next week is crucial for the Diamondbacks, and one slip-up could shift the franchise's focus to trading the All-Star third baseman. The Cubs should be calling on him leading up to the deadline to strike a deal for the slugger before the July 31 deadline. More MLB: Twins Predicted To Cut Ties With Former Gold Glove Outfielder
