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Dodgers’ longtime prospect Ryan Ward, 28, finally getting first MLB call-up

Nypost · · 445 words · By Jack Harris
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DENVER –– After seven years of waiting for his shot, Ryan Ward is on the verge of his first big-league opportunity.

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What happened

DENVER –– After seven years of waiting for his shot, Ryan Ward is on the verge of his first big-league opportunity.

Why it matters

The Dodgers are bringing Ward to Denver on Saturday and are expected to officially activate him later in this weekend’s series against the Rockies, sources confirmed, marking what will be a first career call-up to the majors for the 28-year-old outfielder.

Common ground

While it wasn’t immediately clear what the corresponding roster move will be, the choreographed nature of Ward’s promotion –– he will be on the taxi squad Saturday, a source said –– could suggest a non-injury-related maneuver, such as another player going on…

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Claim 1: “ranking seventh in the PCL so far this season in OPS”
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Claim 2: “over seven career seasons in the minors, the left-handed hitter has a .266 average, 154 home runs, 139 doubles and 520 RBIs”
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Claim 3: “Since the start of last year, he has 95 walks against 141 strikeouts”
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Claim 4: “The Massachusetts native and Bryant University product”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding his origin in Massachusetts or attendance at Bryant University.
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Claim 5: “This season, he was batting .324 in his first 18 Triple-A games, adding four more home runs and 14 RBIs”
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Search results mention he hit his 4th home run of the season and his 6th home run of the season in different contexts, but do not provide a specific stat line of .324 average, 4 HR, and 14 RBI over the first 18 games.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dodgers No. 19 prospect Ryan Ward mashes his fourth home run of the season 445 feet in the first inning for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
https://www.mlb.com/video/ryan-ward-s-leadoff-home-run
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web search NEUTRAL — The dinger was Ward's sixth of the 2025 season and his 23rd RBI. The win was the Comets' 20th of the season, and keeps them in first place in the Pacific Coast League's East division.
https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers-minor-leaguer-wins-game-walk-…
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https://www.shawlocal.com/daily-journal/2026/05/12/bradley-b…
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Claim 6: “Ward was originally an eighth-round draft pick in 2019”
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Two independent sources confirm Ward was selected in the eighth round of the 2019 draft.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stephen Chancey Jones is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball. He is currently a phantom ballplayer, having spent a day on the Marlins' active roste…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Jones_(baseball)
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web search NEUTRAL — Ward, 28, will make his major league debut after seven years in organization’s farm system. Los Angeles selected Ward in the eighth round of the 2019 draft, and he worked his way through the minors to…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-place-1b-freeman-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan Ward made his MLB debut on April 19 at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies after seven seasons in the Los Angeles Dodgers Minor League system.Ward was not a highly touted prospect when he wa…
https://dodgerblue.com/dave-roberts-sensitive-to-ryan-wards-…
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Claim 7: “He was added to the club’s 40-man roster at the end of last season”
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Multiple sources confirm he was added to the 40-man roster (one source specifies November 2025, another mentions a report from The Athletic).
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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers selected Ward's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-ryan…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ward was added to the Dodgers’ 40-man roster in November 2025 after being named the Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player at the Triple-A level.
https://lifestyle.ribbon.co/story/529527/los-angeles-dodgers…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers added Ronan Kopp to the 40-man roster, which prevent the pitcher from being available in the Rule 5 Draft in December.
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-roster/107660/dodgers-40-…
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Claim 8: “The Dodgers are bringing Ward to Denver on Saturday and are expected to officially activate him later in this weekend’s series against the Rockies”
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Multiple sources confirm Ward was brought to Denver on Saturday and expected to be activated during the Rockies series.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Dodgers are bringing Ward to Denver on Saturday and are expected to officially activate him later in this weekend’s series against the Colorado Rockies, sources confirmed, marking what will be a f…
https://www.ubirataonline.com.br/dodgers-longtime-prospect-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ben Verlander and Alex Curry both agree that the clear loser from the Winter Meetings are the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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web search NEUTRAL — The DNVR Rockies Podcast is your daily source for Colorado Rockies baseball—live from the DNVR Bar in downtown Denver and presented by bet365.
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Claim 9: “Last year, he was the Pacific Coast League MVP with Triple-A Oklahoma City, hitting .290 with 36 home runs and 122 RBIs”
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Multiple sources confirm he was the PCL MVP with Oklahoma City, hitting .290 with 36 HRs and 122 RBIs.
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web search NEUTRAL — Spending three years in Triple-A allowed for Ward to set several Oklahoma City records, especially during their Bricktown era from 1998 to present in their current ballpark, including most home runs (…
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-minor-leagues/24480897/do…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The team officially announced the move on Sunday. He will take the roster spot of Freddie Freeman…
https://www.aol.com/articles/dodgers-reportedly-calling-slug…
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web search NEUTRAL — In Triple-A, he hit 94 home runs over four seasons, and last year he played 143 games with a .290 batting average (164 hits in 566 at-bats), 36 home runs, 122 RBIs, and an OPS of .937, earning him the…
https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/04/21/NKPPCCXU…
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Claim 10: “marking what will be a first career call-up to the majors for the 28-year-old outfielder”
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Multiple sources confirm Ryan Ward is a 28-year-old outfielder/first baseman receiving his first MLB call-up.
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web search NEUTRAL — Former Millbury High baseball star Ryan Ward has been called up to the big leagues by the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old will hit seventh and play first base in his Major League debut today in C…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan Ward is a professional baseball player who has spent several years developing in the minor leagues. At 28 years old, he was recognized as the reigning Pacific League MVP before receiving his firs…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 27-year-old outfielder will now receive a spot on the 40-man as a reward for his impressive performance, though he may have to wait a bit longer for his chance to play regularly on a talent-laden …
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-ryan…
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Claim 11: “He is a corner outfielder by trade but can also contribute at first base”
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Claim 12: “The Athletic first reported the news of Ward’s call-up Friday”
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While one source mentions Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reporting the roster move, the provided search results for 'The Athletic' generally do not explicitly confirm they were the 'first' to report the call-up on Friday specifically.
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web search NEUTRAL — Home Teams Scores & Schedule Standings Fantasy The Athletic FC Newsletter Podcasts.Carolina became the first NHL team in decades to start 8-0 in the playoffs. Can it stay on track even after a potenti…
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web search NEUTRAL — 8. The Olympic Games are organized every five years. 9. Everyone who likes sport can take part in the Olympic Games. 10. The athletes or teams who place first, second or third in each event receive me…
https://www.euroki.org/koza/are-these-statements-true-or-fal…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ryan Ward player for the Oklahoma City Comets.The dinger was Ward's sixth of the 2025 season and his 23rd RBI. The win was the Comets' 20th of the season, and keeps them in first place in the Pacific …
https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers-minor-leaguer-wins-game-walk-…
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Claim 13: “he will be on the taxi squad Saturday”
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Multiple sources explicitly state Ward would be on the taxi squad upon arrival in Denver on Saturday.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to Jack Harris of the California Post, Ward will be on the Dodgers' taxi squad, and will officially be activated later this weekend (seemingly on Sunday if he's not activated on Saturday). F…
https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/onsi/dodgers-calling-up-top-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dodgers’ longtime prospect Ryan Ward, 28, finally getting first MLB call-up.Dodgers outfielder Ryan Ward, who is getting his first MLB call-up at age 28, hits an RBI double during a spring training ga…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/18/sports/dodgers-longtime-prospe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ward arrived with the Dodgers in Denver on Saturday, but per reports, is going to be on the taxi squad. The 28-year-old prospect had been down in the minors for the last seven seasons and had the best…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-recall-ryan-ward-p…
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