"He was probably more a victim of circumstances of 'Hey, do we have a runway for him to play?' versus call him up and he doesn't get to play. We have other guys who we think will end up getting more regular playing time. This is not helpful for Ryan, obviously, but thinking about the development and keeping things continuing to move forward because he was having so much success."
"Ward was 'multiple times in the conversation' when the Dodgers were considering a callup, General Manager Brandon Gomes said. Gomes said Ward never received a call-up because the Dodgers felt it would be more beneficial for him to get regular playing time with Triple-A Oklahoma City as opposed to sporadic opportunities at the Major League level."
Ryan Ward produced strong offensive numbers at Triple-A Oklahoma City, batting .290 with 36 home runs and 122 RBI over 143 games. The Dodgers added him to their 40-man roster to retain him as a Minor League free agent. Despite his performance and the team's left field needs, Ward never received a Major League promotion. General Manager Brandon Gomes stated Ward was considered multiple times for callups but remained in Triple-A to receive consistent playing time rather than sporadic opportunities. The organization prioritized other players for regular Major League roles, and Ward currently lacks a clear path to begin 2026 with the Dodgers.
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