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 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,

Shane Bieber's career in Cleveland is over. The Guardians get a new starting pitcher from the Blue Jays in return.