The Guardians wasted a bases-loaded opportunity in the first inning Sunday against the Royals and it came back to haunt them.

MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand recently chose his top trade asset for each team, and named Cleveland’s best piece as Steven Kwan. “Kwan is under club control for two more years, so while the Guardians don’t have to move him, he may be their best asset to bring back a solid package of young talent,” wrote Feinsand.

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Noah Cameron struck out six over five scoreless innings, while Maikel Garcia homered with two RBIs, as the host Kansas City Royals won 4-1 over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

Former Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor has reportedly been traded, with the deadline rapidly approaching.

Friday: The Guardians open a three-game series against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. It will be RHP Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54) vs. RHP Michael Wacha (4-9. 3.62) at 8:10 p.m. Apple TV+, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.

The latest trade update in reference to the Cleveland Guardians and All-Star Steven Kwan was reported on Wednesday.

José Ramírez is one stolen base away from matching a career stat line only previously achieved by Carlos Beltran, Barry Bonds, Andre Dawson and Bobby Bonds.

Noah Cameron pitched five scoreless innings, Maikel Garcia hit a home run and the host Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Guardians on July 27.