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Steven Kwan Out of Guardians’ Lineup Against the Athletics with Right Wrist Soreness
CLEVELAND, JUL 18 – The Guardians seek to improve their 20-23 home record and climb the AL Central standings after losing seven straight home games, facing Athletics with a .417 slugging percentage.
- The Cleveland Guardians hosted the Oakland Athletics on July 18, 2025, with Steven Kwan out due to right wrist soreness.
- Kwan missed the game after dealing with wrist issues for more than a month, including an injection received Wednesday following inflammation detected on May 28.
- The Guardians came into the matchup with a 46-49 record and were enduring a seven-game skid on their home field, while the Athletics held a 41-57 record and had been unable to secure a win in their previous seven visits to Progressive Field.
- Jose Ramírez led the Guardians with 50 RBIs and 29 steals this season, while JP Sears started for the Athletics with a 7-7 record and 4.79 ERA, and Slade Cecconi pitched for Cleveland with a 4-4 record and 3.44 ERA.
- Kwan’s absence added uncertainty to the Guardians’ lineup as they aimed to end their home skid, while the Athletics sought to continue their recent success against AL Central teams with losing records.
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Guardians’ disappointing results and pleasant surprises at the plate from the first half of 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians’ offensive production (or lack thereof in many cases) is a major storyline from the first half of the 2025 season. With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, here is a look back at three unexpected pleasant surprises at the plate from Cleveland’s first 95 games and three disappointing results that helped contribute to the lineup’s struggles overall.
Guardians vs Athletics Prediction 7-18-25 MLB Picks
The Athletics and Cleveland Guardians meet Friday in MLB action at Progressive Field. Here’s a Guardians vs Athletics Prediction. This article will include a Guardians vs Athletics Pick. Athletics Betting Preview The Athletics are 41-57 on the year and play the Rangers, Astros, and Mariners next. The Athletics are batting .249 on the season, have a .316 OBP, and a .417 slugging percentage. The Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.20 ERA and a 1.45 …
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