Guardians activate All-Star OF Steven Kwan from injured list, returns to team in time for postseason
Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan celebrates after scoring on a single by Josh Naylor during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Erin Hooley]
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan was activated from the 10-day injured list, a nice boost for the AL Central champions with only four games left in the regular season. Kwan had been sidelined with a back issue that may have contributed to his prolonged hitting slump. With Kwan returning, Cleveland optioned outfielder Myles Straw to Triple-A Columbus. Kwan led the majors with a .352 average at the All-Star break. But the 27-year-old was hitting just .201 in 50 games before being placed on the IL. The Guardians also announced that pitchers Tanner Bibee and Matthew Boyd would not start again until the ALDS.
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Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan is safe at first base on a pick off attempt in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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