Steven Kwan admits the Cleveland Guardians' upcoming games against the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers 'are big.'

MINNEAPOLIS — Monday’s series opener between the Guardians and Twins entered a rain delay at 8:13 p.m. EST with two out in the bottom of the second inning and Minnesota holding a 2-1 lead. Update: The tarp is off the field. No official re-start time has been given.

Find out how to watch the Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians series, with TV channel info, live streaming options, game times, probable starting

Last summer, the Cleveland Guardians selected second baseman Travis Bazzana with the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB Draft, and Bazzana was so impressive that some even felt that he could make his big-league debut as soon as 2025.

After setting an impossibly high standard in 2024, Cleveland's relievers are experiencing a reality check this year.

The Cleveland Guardians entered this past weekend's three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds with a chance to build upon their successful early start to the season and maintain or even close the gap between themselves and the surprising Detroit Tigers.

The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds faced off in the final game of a three game series. The Guardians were looking to avoid a sweep before heading to Minnesota to take on the Twins. A first pitch hit-by-pitch got Steven Kwan aboard to kick off the game.

Nolan Jones, Daniel Schneemann and Gabriel Arias have also taken their turns at No. 2, but none of them are producing the same way they do at other spots in the lineup. Jones is hitting .152 as a No. 2 batter, while Schneemann is at .148 and Arias .091.