""The team explored trade talks for Ward in the wake of Tucker's signing," Ardaya wrote. "Perhaps the Dodgers were trying to see if they could extract a prospect of value for a player who has produced in the minor leagues but now seems blocked by age (Tucker is 29 to Ward's 28), along with opportunity. The Dodgers need to clear a 40-man roster spot, with Ward or [Michael] Siani as possibilities to open up a spot.""
""Ward tore up Triple-A last season, posting a .937 OPS through 143 games at the level. He had a career-high 36 home runs and 122 RBIs during 2025, and earned the Pacific Coast League's MVP award. Throughout his successful season, fans called for the Dodgers to call up the outfielder amid the disastrous spell Michael Conforto had for the club, but the call never came.""
""After the Tucker signing, the Dodgers' outfield is all but certain for 2026. Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez will join Tucker on the grass, but Ward could be a fourth-choice outfielder if the Dodgers avoid making any more moves. Ward's competitors for the role are Alex Call and eventually Kiké Hernandez, who is likely to sign with the team when the injured list opens up.""
The Dodgers explored trade talks involving Ryan Ward after signing Kyle Tucker to a four-year deal and needing to clear a 40-man roster spot. Ward had been a candidate for an outfield spot after Michael Conforto left in free agency but is now blocked by Tucker's addition. Ward dominated Triple-A in 2025 with a .937 OPS, 36 home runs, 122 RBIs and a Pacific Coast League MVP award, yet he has not made his MLB debut. The projected 2026 outfield includes Tucker, Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez, with Ward competing for a depth role against Alex Call and Kiké Hernandez.
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