"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 Guardians opted to retain Steven Kwan despite multiple teams showing interest, while sending former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber to Toronto.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/guardians as Guardians' Major Trade Deadline Move Lands Striking Ranking. The Cleveland Guardians didn't exactly sell at the MLB trade deadline, but they did move one of their biggest names, sending pitcher Shane Bieber to the Toronto Blue Jays.