What Path Should the Guardians Take?

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Starting Friday, there are just under two weeks to pick a lane

With the All-Star break behind us, the Guardians will start the last 67 games left in the 2025 season on Friday. How should they approach this stretch?

During the throes of the 10-game losing stretch, I made the argument that the Guardians should not only view 2025 as a season focused on development but also 2026. I also said it probably makes sense to explore trading Steven Kwan now vs.