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The Los Angeles Dodgers do not have many holes on their roster, but they could benefit from adding an outfielder. Michael Conforto has struggled, and the Dodgers may be ready to replace him.
The Dodgers have given Conforto plenty of time to improve. However, he simply has not gotten the job done this year. The Dodgers could target an upgrade at the trade deadline, and FanSided's Katrina Stebbins suggested Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians.
"The Dodgers have already been loosely connected to Kwan in 'whispers' about a rumored blockbuster trade that would also include Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase," wrote Stebbins. "Kwan is easily the best option on this list as a two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner under team control through 2027. He's never been much of a power hitter, but he's a consistent on-base presence and smart baserunner who would give the bottom of the lineup a boost."
Kwan was named an All-Star for the second time this season, and would not be a cheap acquisition. He is under club control through 2027, and is projected to earn a six-year, $122 million deal when he hits free agency.
The Dodgers are not going to wait around and hope that Conforto sees a magical turnaround at the plate. Kwan would be a huge upgrade for their defense and offense.
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He has a .285 career batting average and a .357 batting average in the postseason. The Guardians are not out of the postseason quite yet, so trading for Kwan would mean giving up a haul. The Guardians are currently 4 1/2 games out of a postseason spot.
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