The Guardians traded pitching ace Shane Bieber, but held on to fan favorite Steven Kwan at Major League Baseball's trade deadline Thursday. Why it matters: Retaining an All-Star in Kwan shows that Cleveland has not fully given up on making the playoffs this season,

Although Bieber and Sewald will head to new scenery, the Guardians opted to keep All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan, who is under club control through 2027, despite a high amount of trade interest.

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