Dodgers-Twins On Deck, Ward’s Bench-Bat Audition
Monday, June 22, 2026 · 4 min
Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Minnesota Twins with Eric Lauer lined up against Zebby Matthews, while Ryan Ward’s brief roster window raises a bigger deadline question: whether the club is still searching for left-handed bench thump.
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Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Minnesota Twins with Eric Lauer lined up against Zebby Matthews, while Ryan Ward’s brief roster window raises a bigger deadline question: whether the club is still searching for left-handed bench thump.
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- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Box Score - June 22, 2026 - The Athletic — The Athletic
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- Step Back — Freddie Freeman’s paternity leave opens only a tiny roster window, so why did the Dodgers use it on Ryan Ward specifically — is this just rewarding the hottest Triple-A bat, or does it reveal a real search for a left-handed bench power option before the deadline?
Background sources
- Dodgers call up slugger Ryan Ward, last year's Pacific Coast League MVP, put Freddie Freeman on paternity list - Yahoo Sports — Ian Casselberry Contributing writer Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 2 min read
- Dodgers call up slugger Ryan Ward, last year's Pacific Coast League MVP, put Freddie Freeman on paternity list - Yahoo Sports — Ian Casselberry Contributing writer Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 2 min read
- Dodgers place Freeman on paternity list, recall Ryan Ward - ESPN — Jesse Rogers
- Dodgers to call up prospect Ryan Ward (report) — Mlb
- Dodgers Recall Ryan Ward, Place Freddie Freeman on Paternity List - Yahoo Sports — Adrian Medina Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 2 min read
- Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers from paternity list after welcoming baby daughter, London — Sfchronicle