"The Dodgers are calling up outfielder Ryan Ward, sources tell The Athletic. The reigning PCL MVP was added to the 40-man roster over the winter. Through 81 plate appearances with OKC, he's hitting .324 with a 1.020 OPS and four home runs."
"It's plausible Ward joining the Dodgers roster is not due to an injury but perhaps a player needing to go on paternity leave. The likely scenario if that is the case would involve Freddie Freeman, who recently announced with his wife they are expecting their fourth child via surrogate."
"Once Ward is officially recalled, it will mark his first opportunity at the big league level. There appeared to be a stretch last season where that was going to come to fruition amid Michael Conforto's ongoing struggles, but Ward remained with the Comets."
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in baseball and remain undefeated against the National League. Mookie Betts is recovering from an oblique strain, while Kiké Hernández and Tommy Edman have not played in 2026. Ryan Ward is being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he has a .324 batting average and 1.020 OPS. His call-up may not be injury-related but could be due to Freddie Freeman's potential paternity leave. Ward's addition marks his first opportunity at the big league level after being added to the 40-man roster in the offseason.
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