Guardians to promote .896 OPS ex-Reds outfielder to replace Steven Kwan
The Cleveland Guardians are promoting Stuart Fairchild to replace Steven Kwan, who is on the bereavement list. Fairchild has been performing well in the minors, boasting an .896 OPS this season. This move comes as the Guardians look to improve their offense while Kwan is unavailable for a few games.
- ▪The Guardians currently lead the AL Central with a 33-25 record.
- ▪Steven Kwan will miss at least three games due to a family medical emergency.
- ▪Stuart Fairchild has a .289 batting average and .896 OPS in 40 minor league games this season.
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