Steven Kwan Reclaims Top of Guardians Lineup Amid Positive Developments
Steven Kwan is returning to the top of the Guardians' lineup in Cleveland. The team is also seeing progress from José Ramírez and confidence in Kyle Manzardo.
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 20, 2026 —
Steven Kwan is set to return to the leadoff spot in the Cleveland Guardians’ batting order. The team has announced the outfielder will once again anchor the top of the lineup.
In addition to Kwan’s return to the top, the Guardians are observing notable progress from third baseman José Ramírez. The team is also expressing confidence in the development and performance of first baseman Kyle Manzardo.
These developments signal potential shifts and growing stability within the Guardians’ offensive strategy as the season progresses. Kwan’s presence at the top of the order has historically provided a strong start to innings for the team.
Further details regarding the specific timeline for these lineup changes or individual player performance metrics were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Joe Noga on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
