2026 Stats
AVG
.333
HR
0
RBI
1
R
0
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Ward was talked up by general manager Brandon Gomes at the GM Meetings in November, and while the lefty-hitting outfielder is entering his age-28 season and carries little dynasty intrigue, he enters the year one injury away from a shot. Despite his age, the 5-foot-10, 200-pound Ward hasn't reached the majors since getting selected in the eighth round of the 2019 draft. He slashed .290/.380/.557 with 36 homers, 16 steals and an 18.7 percent strikeout rate in 143 games in the Pacific Coast League, but in those cartoonish hitting environments, this only translates to a 132 wRC+, which should be expected of a bat-first player his age at Triple-A. The Dodgers went on to sign Kyle Tucker after Gomes' comments, but if Tommy Edman plays mostly second base and Mookie Betts plays shortstop, that would leave righty-hitting Alex Call as the only other outfielder on the 40-man roster outside of starters Tucker, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez. Ward and Call could form a productive platoon in the event of an injury. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Dodgers in March of 2026.
Back in Triple-A
The Dodgers optioned Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Analysis
The 28-year-old went 2-for-6 with an RBI during his first two games in the majors, but he'll be sent back to Triple-A now that Freddie Freeman has returned from paternity leave. Ward owns a 1.020 OPS through 81 plate appearances at Oklahoma City this season, but it will be hard for him to secure regular opportunities with the big club.
The 28-year-old went 2-for-6 with an RBI during his first two games in the majors, but he'll be sent back to Triple-A now that Freddie Freeman has returned from paternity leave. Ward owns a 1.020 OPS through 81 plate appearances at Oklahoma City this season, but it will be hard for him to secure regular opportunities with the big club.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
-100%
OPS vs RHP
2026
-100%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .667 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | .667 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
-100%
OPS on Road
2026
-100%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Since 2024Away | .667 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| 2026Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026Away | .667 | 6 | 0 | 1 | .333 |
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
+48%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+137%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .673 | 340 | 11 | 41 | .209 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .994 | 970 | 64 | 210 | .303 |
| 2026vs Left | .396 | 39 | 0 | 0 | .188 |
| 2026vs Right | .937 | 104 | 6 | 28 | .337 |
| 2025vs Left | .557 | 189 | 5 | 27 | .216 |
| 2025vs Right | .992 | 462 | 31 | 95 | .319 |
| 2024vs Left | .689 | 112 | 6 | 14 | .204 |
| 2024vs Right | .946 | 404 | 27 | 87 | .276 |
Stat Review
How does Ryan Ward compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.00BB Rate
0.0%K Rate
16.7%BABIP
.400ISO
.000AVG
.333OBP
.333SLG
.333OPS
.667wOBA
.297Exit Velocity
84.1 mphHard Hit Rate
40.0%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.314Expected SLG
.369Sprint Speed
21.9 ft/secGround Ball %
0.0%Line Drive %
40.0%Fly Ball %
60.0%Prospect Rankings History
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ward has clubbed 56 home runs over the last two years in his only two full minor-league seasons, including 28 in 2022 in his first taste of Double-A ball. His overall batting line was right at league-average, though, and he went unselected after the Dodgers left him exposed for the Rule 5 Draft. Ward's raw power is real, but his plate discipline isn't great and his defense is well below average. Another full season in the minors seems likely.
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Notches RBI in debut
Ward started at first base and went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.
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Receives call-up
The Dodgers recalled Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.
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Headed to majors
The Dodgers are expected to recall Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Headed to Triple-A
The Dodgers optioned Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday.
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Talked up by GM
Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said during last week's GM Meetings that Ward is expected to "get a bunch of opportunities at some point this year," Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Could be moved after Tucker deal
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic relays that the Dodgers are likely to explore deals for Ward after signing Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract Thursday.
Analysis
Ward spent the entire 2025 season in the minors with Triple-A Oklahoma City and was named the MVP of the Pacific Coast League after posting a .940 OPS with 16 steals, 113 runs, 36 home runs and 122 RBI over 652 plate appearances. Rosenthal notes that the Dodgers are more likely to shift Teoscar Hernandez to left field rather than trade him following the acquisition of Tucker. That leaves Ward as an asset the Dodgers can use to bolster other parts of their major-league roster ahead of the 2026 campaign.
Ward spent the entire 2025 season in the minors with Triple-A Oklahoma City and was named the MVP of the Pacific Coast League after posting a .940 OPS with 16 steals, 113 runs, 36 home runs and 122 RBI over 652 plate appearances. Rosenthal notes that the Dodgers are more likely to shift Teoscar Hernandez to left field rather than trade him following the acquisition of Tucker. That leaves Ward as an asset the Dodgers can use to bolster other parts of their major-league roster ahead of the 2026 campaign.