Blue Jays have potential 3-player trade in place for outfielder with 170 hits last season

While the Blue Jays have spent big on pitching, the offense still needs that one spark plug to connect the power bats—and Kwan is the missing link Ross Atkins has been searching for.

According to a new breakdown from Heavy.com, the Guardians might finally be ready to listen, but the price tag is going to hurt.

Steven Kwan (Drafted Round 5, 2018 by Cleveland) is coming off another stellar campaign where he hit .272 with 11 home runs and 21 stolen bases.

But his value goes way beyond the counting stats.

He is a four-time Gold Glove winner who plays left field like he’s patrolling a small backyard, erasing hits and frustrating opponents daily.

His elite contact skills—he had the lowest strikeout rate in the AL in 2023—make him the ideal leadoff hitter to set the table for Vladdy and Springer.

This is not the first time the Blue Jays have been linked to Kwan this off-season and there are even trade rumors dating back to last season.

The Guardians aren't just going to give him away.

Reports suggest a "gargantuan" return is expected, likely involving a major-league ready player and top prospects.

This means we might have to say goodbye to a fan favorite like Nathan Lukes and a high-ceiling prospect like Arjun Nimmala.

It’s a steep price, but Kwan is under team control through 2027, making him more than just a rental.

With Daulton Varsho hitting free agency soon, locking down an elite outfielder now is just smart business.

Imagine an outfield defense with Kwan in left and Varsho in center—balls would simply go there to die.

This is the kind of aggressive move that signals the "window" is wide open right now.

If Atkins pulls the trigger, he isn't just building a playoff team; he's building a juggernaut.