What happened: Cleveland enters the offseason evaluating Velazquez, starting rotation depth, and Steven Kwan's trade market after an ALCS exit ended manager Stephen Vogt's AL Central title season, per MLB Trade Rumors. Chicago's front office has paired Kwan with Angels pitcher Reid Detmers as offseason acquisition targets while awaiting the return of injured starters Justin Steele and Cade Horton.

Why it matters: Kwan is entering the final year of his contract and club control after logging six outfield assists by late June and helping power Cleveland's division crown. EVP Matt Forman's front office has shown a willingness to reshape the roster via trades, previously acquiring Jo Adell to bat fourth at designated hitter in the ALCS and activating Slade Cecconi for the ALDS.

What to watch: Cleveland must decide whether to deal Kwan prior to his final season of team control or retain him while addressing its starting pitching staff.