Dodgers Make Ryan Ward Call Up Official With Roster Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially called up long-time prospect Ryan Ward on Sunday, sending first baseman Freddie Freeman to the paternity list. The Dodgers recalled OF Ryan Ward and placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the paternity list. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 19, 2026 The Dodgers drafted Ward, 28, in 2019, and he has spent the entirety of his career within the Dodgers’ organization.

The slugger has been fantastic over the past several years, but hasn’t yet made his MLB debut due to the Dodgers’ stacked roster. He has been one of the best hitters anywhere in MiLB over the past two seasons, hitting 70 homers and driving in 226 runs during that period. Ward is off to another good start in 2026, posting a 1.

020 OPS through 18 games with four homers and 14 RBIs. Feb 22, 2026; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Ryan Ward against the San Diego Padres during a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.

Rebilas-Imagn Images Why Did the Dodgers Promote Ward? After his blistering season in 2025, the Dodgers added Ward to their 40-man roster, and kept him on the roster into the regular season. While he didn’t break camp with the Dodgers, Ward spent most of spring training with the team and remained in a good mindset while the team ramped up for the regular season in Arizona.