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Dodgers urged to trade slugging 28-year old 'out of the kindness of their hearts'
TL;DR
The Dodgers are urged to trade 28-year-old Ryan Ward, who recently made his MLB debut, to benefit his career. Despite his strong performance in Triple-A, he is blocked by established players like Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani.
Key points
- Ryan Ward made his MLB debut with the Dodgers.
- He recorded two hits in his debut game.
- Ward is blocked by Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani.
- Experts suggest trading Ward for his career advancement.
- He has excelled at Triple-A level.
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Ryan Ward finally got to make his MLB debut on Sunday, and he notched two hits for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He's 28 years old and has been an absolute beast at Triple-A, but he's simply in the wrong organization. Where is a first baseman supposed to break through when Freddie Freeman always plays and Shohei Ohtani always is the DH?
ESPN's David Schoenfield singled out Ward in a new article on Monday, and he wrote that the Dodgers should trade him.
It's not that L.A. has any specific needs in return. He just thinks it'd be a kind thing to do for Ward's career.
"Free Ryan Ward! Look, if the Dodgers need to upgrade, they can always trade one of their outfield prospects, but barring a long list of catastrophic injuries, they don't have to do anything," Schoenfield wrotes. "Maybe, out of the kindness of their hearts, they will trade Ward. The 28-year-old, who's on their 40-man roster, deserves an opportunity to play. He made his debut for the Dodgers Sunday with two hits and one RBI. He hit .290/.380/.557 with 36 home runs last year at Triple-A and was hitting even better in the minors this year. Surely, some team can use him and give him a shot?"
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He's certainly deserving.
Some players don't develop at the same rates as others. Ward was never a top prospect.
Q&A
Why should the Dodgers trade Ryan Ward?
The Dodgers are encouraged to trade Ryan Ward to help advance his career, as he is currently blocked by established players.
What did Ryan Ward achieve in his MLB debut?
In his MLB debut, Ryan Ward recorded two hits for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Who is blocking Ryan Ward's position on the Dodgers?
Ryan Ward is blocked by Freddie Freeman at first base and Shohei Ohtani as the designated hitter.
