Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan had a lot of interest from other teams before the MLB trade deadline.

Cleveland Guardians star outfielder Steven Kwan expressed his appreciation for the city and fanbase when the three-time Gold Glove winner returned to the field on Friday. The MLB trade deadline on July 31 passed without Kwan being dealt, despite intense interest from multiple contending teams.

CLEVELAND — At 5:51 p.m. ET Thursday, Steven Kwan’s phone rang. It was Cleveland Guardians president Chris Antonetti. Kwan’s heart sank.