Steven Kwan just isn't doing his job right now: getting on base.

The leadoff batter for the Cleveland Guardians has begun the 2026 MLB regular season on a tough note, posting 31 hits in 149 at-bats, which brings him to a season batting average of .208, all while drawing 19 walks.

In the series against the Minnesota Twins this past weekend, Kwan went 2-for-12 from the plate with two walks and two strikeouts. He did have a double, just his sixth of the campaign, which made him look like he was starting to come around, but he wasn't able to turn that into continued momentum.

Following the early-season struggles, the thought of changing his role in the lineup has begun to carry more weight.…