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Guardians target a power bat and first baseman to bolster the lineup at the Winter Meetings.
Steven Kwan is a central figure in trade talk, linked to multiple teams.
Kwan is valued for defense and contact hitting, with Gold Glove honors noted.
If Kwan is moved, the move would need to aid the Guardians both now and in the future.
Bullpen bolstering is on the radar due to bullpen changes and departures.
Speculation includes players like Edwin Diaz or Devin Williams to fill bullpen shoes.
First-base options include Munetaka Murakami, CJ Kayfus, and Kyle Manzardo as possibilities.
Murakami signing is unlikely at the Winter Meetings, but first-base is a position to watch.
The Guardians aim to improve runs per game to contend in the AL Central.
Executives see a scenario where Kwan’s trade could influence the Guardians’ long-term plans.

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Guardians need one or two experienced hitters to pair with Ramirez and Kwan for 2026.
The team faces a .226 batting average in 2025, the franchise's lowest in 124 years.
Guardians may consider free agents like Schwarber, Tucker, Alonso, Bellinger, or Bregman if affordable.
Josh Naylor’s six-year deal with Seattle is noted as a recent free-agent example.
The Guardians’ payroll is expected around $100 million, with about $40 million committed for 2026.
Front office signaled a patient, yet proactive, approach to improving the offense.
The Guardians traded Naylor to Arizona and then to Seattle in the free-agent cycle.
The Guardians prioritize versatility in players to leverage platoon advantages.
The article cites a need to add depth in the rotation and durable bullpen arms as part of overall roster improvement.
Owner funding is described as having some financial flexibility for 2026.

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