2026 Stats
AVG
.256
HR
3
RBI
11
R
7
SB
0
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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.
Idle against southpaw
Ward is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis
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.
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.
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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 | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .926 | 43 | 3 | 11 | .275 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .926 | 43 | 3 | 11 | .275 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+76%
OPS at Home
2026
+76%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | 1.200 | 15 | 2 | 4 | .333 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .683 | 31 | 1 | 7 | .214 | ||||
| 2026Home | 1.200 | 15 | 2 | 4 | .333 | ||||
| 2026Away | .683 | 31 | 1 | 7 | .214 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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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
0.20BB Rate
6.5%K Rate
32.6%BABIP
.320ISO
.302AVG
.256OBP
.304SLG
.558OPS
.862wOBA
.370Exit Velocity
84.1 mphHard Hit Rate
50.0%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.314Expected SLG
.369Sprint Speed
23.2 ft/secGround Ball %
42.9%Line Drive %
21.4%Fly Ball %
35.7%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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Belts first career grand slam
Ward went 1-for-3 with a grand slam Wednesday in a loss to the Pirates.
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Bops second homer
Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday in a loss to the Angels.
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Hits first big-league homer
Ward went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Phillies.
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Headed to majors
The Dodgers recalled Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, reports Fabrian Ardaya of The Athletic
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Back in Triple-A
The Dodgers optioned Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.