"The Best Deal Is the One You Don't Make Award: The Cleveland Guardians hold Steven Kwan." Passan handed out awards from the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and the Guardians' decision to keep Kwan earned an award from Passan.

The asking price was too high for contenders who turned to other outfielders, keeping the Steven Kwan in Cleveland despite the team trading away Shane Bieber and Paul Sewald.

Cleveland Guardians star outfielder Steven Kwan expressed his appreciation for the city and fanbase when the three-time Gold Glove winner returned to the field on Friday. The MLB trade deadline on July 31 passed without Kwan being dealt, despite intense interest from multiple contending teams.