Ryan Ward - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Moving back to Triple-A The Dodgers optioned Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.

Impact Ward will give up his spot on the active roster to Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. After Hernandez landed on the shelf May 29, Ward had received a look as the Dodgers' primary option in left field, but he ended up being relegated to a bench role for the team's last three games after struggling to produce over the past couple of weeks. Overall, Ward slashed .204/.278/.469 with three home runs, 11 RBI and eight runs in 18 games during his latest stint the big leagues.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' corresponding Teoscar Hernandez roster move emphasizes trade deadline must The Dodgers need to trade Ryan Ward after they optioned him to bring back Teoscar Hernández.

1 DAY AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers officially make roster move to bring Teoscar Hernández back Los Angeles Dodgers activated Teoscar Hernández off the 10-day injured list and optioned Ryan Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

1 DAY AGO • DODGERBLUE.COM

Losing out on playing time Ward is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Ward is on the bench for the fourth time in five games and appears to have been supplanted by Tommy Edman as the Dodgers' preferred option in left field. With Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) expected back from the injured list Monday, Ward will face an even tougher path to regaining playing time in the Los Angeles outfield, if he isn't optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dave Roberts speaks highly of once-overlooked Dodgers prospect Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed Ryan Ward's performance during his extended opportunity with the team.

JUNE 23 • DODGERBLUE.COM

A ninth-inning throwing error lifts the Dodgers past the Orioles 6-5

The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Baltimore Orioles 6-5

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Ohtani away from Dodgers while awaiting the birth of his second child

Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers while he awaits the birth of his second child

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Alex Call, Ryan Ward platoon is making Kyle Tucker's deal look even worse The Dodgers outfield platoon of Alex Call and Ryan Ward has been more productive than $240 million investment Kyle Tucker.

JUNE 18 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Idle against southpaw Ward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Ward will give way to platoon mate Alex Call while the Rays send southpaw Shane McClanahan to the bump for the series finale. While starting in each of the Dodgers' last four games, Ward went 3-for-9 with two doubles, two walks and one run.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Belts first career grand slam Ward went 1-for-3 with a grand slam Wednesday in a loss to the Pirates.

Impact Ward gave the Dodgers a 6-1 lead with his grand slam to right field in the sixth inning, though Pittsburgh made a late comeback to secure the victory. Ward could have had the opportunity to drive in another run with a runner on second base in the eighth, but he was pinch-hit for by Alex Call. Regardless, Ward has shown ample power since his most recent call-up May 28, mashing three homers and driving in 10 runs over seven contests. He's working in the strong side of a left-field platoon, starting at that position each of the Dodgers past five games against a right-handed starter.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates square off against the Dodgers in series rubber match

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

A 5-run lead slips away as Shohei Ohtani rues a missed ABS challenge in a 9-8 loss

Shohei Ohtani's deference to his catchers might have cost the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Rookie Tyler Callihan goes deep off Shohei Ohtani, adds a 3-run shot late as Pirates top Dodgers 9-8

Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Bops second homer Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday in a loss to the Angels.

Impact Dalton Rushing swatted a three-run homer in the sixth inning to bring the Dodgers to within two runs, and Ward followed with a solo shot to move his team even closer. However, the Angels scored the final seven runs of the game to turn the outcome into a blowout. Still, Ward extended his recent run of good form -- he's notched an extra-base hit and at least one RBI in each of his past three games. He's not quite an everyday player in the absence of Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring), but given that he's started in left field each of the past three times Los Angeles has faced a right-handed starter, Ward appears to be set for pretty steady playing time for as long as Hernandez remains out of action.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero goes 5 for 5 with 6 RBIs as Angels rout Dodgers 13-5

Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero went 5 for 5 with six RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 13-5 victory over the Dodgers

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Dodgers erupt for 9-run first as Yamamoto dominates over 8 innings in 9-2 rout of Angels

Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed eight dominant innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Los Angeles Angels 9-2

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Ketel Marte hits solo homer in 9th, Diamondbacks rally after scary collision to beat Dodgers 3-2

Ketel Marte hit a solo homer in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied after a hard collision injured two players to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Ryan Ward's first career homer puts a finer point on Dodgers' need to trade him The Los Angeles Dodgers finally promoted Ryan Ward to the big-league roster, but fans have to wonder how long that's going to last.

JUNE 1 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Ward finally makes it to Dodger Stadium, promptly hits 1st MLB HR LOS ANGELES -- As Ryan Ward ran out to left field for Sunday afternoon's finale against the Phillies, he took a moment to look around and so...

JUNE 1 • MLB.COM

Hits first big-league homer Ward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Phillies.

Impact Ward went deep in the fourth inning off Andrew Painter for his first big-league homer in three games. This was Ward's first time in the lineup since he was called up Thursday to replace Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) on the 26-man roster. Ward could end up pushing Alex Call for at-bats versus right-handed pitchers, though it's unclear if Ward will be given the chance to carve out a true platoon role. He has gone 3-for-8 with two RBI and two strikeouts so far this season.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers take series from Phillies with 9-1 win

Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the...

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Espinal back with Dodgers; Kim sent to Triple-A to work on swing LOS ANGELES -- When the Dodgers made moves to account for the loss of starting left fielder Teoscar Hernández to a left hamstring strain, th...

MAY 30 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Reports: Dodgers to put Teoscar Hernandez on IL, recall Ryan Ward Deadspin | Reports: Dodgers to put Teoscar Hernandez on IL, recall Ryan Ward

MAY 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dodgers' roster move for Teoscar Hernandez injury gives prospect second chance Ryan Ward was recalled as Teoscar Hernández went onto the Dodgers' IL with a hamstring strain.

MAY 28 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Headed to majors The Dodgers recalled Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, reports Fabrian Ardaya of The Athletic

Impact Ward will come back up to the major leagues after a brief stint from April 19-21 with the big-league club. As Teoscar Hernandez heads to the injured list, Ward will replace him on the active roster for the time being. The 28-year-old recorded two hits in his first six at-bats when he was last with the Dodgers in late April.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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A ninth-inning throwing error lifts the Dodgers past the Orioles 6-5

Ohtani away from Dodgers while awaiting the birth of his second child

Pirates square off against the Dodgers in series rubber match

A 5-run lead slips away as Shohei Ohtani rues a missed ABS challenge in a 9-8 loss

Rookie Tyler Callihan goes deep off Shohei Ohtani, adds a 3-run shot late as Pirates top Dodgers 9-8

Backup catcher Sebastián Rivero goes 5 for 5 with 6 RBIs as Angels rout Dodgers 13-5

Dodgers erupt for 9-run first as Yamamoto dominates over 8 innings in 9-2 rout of Angels

Ketel Marte hits solo homer in 9th, Diamondbacks rally after scary collision to beat Dodgers 3-2

Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers take series from Phillies with 9-1 win