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Ryan Ward had to wait seven years for his first career call-up to the big leagues.
This time, he’s returning less than six weeks later.
With Teoscar Hernández set to go on the injured list witha hamstring strainhe sustained Wednesday night, the Dodgers on Thursday decided to call Ward back up to the majors as his replacement, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The California Post.
The move will mark Ward’s second time playing in the majors this year, after makinghis long-awaited MLB debuton April 19 in Colorado, when he recorded two hits and an RBI while filling in for Freddie Freeman during his absence on the paternity list.
Ward, 28, is a left-handed slugger who should give the Dodgers an option for what will now be a platoon in left field.
Alex Call figures to be the primary right-handed option there, having hit .294 in a reserve role this season. Ward and Hyeseong Kim figure to get the left-handed portion of at-bats in that equation.
Ward can also play first base if needed.
The Athleticearlier reportedthe news of his call-up on Thursday morning.
The reigning MVP of the triple-A Pacific Coast League, Ward has regressed somewhat in 2026, batting just .254 with six home runs and 31 RBIs in 47 games with the club’s Oklahoma City affiliate.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
