Freddie Freeman placed on paternity list as Ryan Ward is called up

The Los Angeles Dodgers put Freddie Freeman on the paternity list, and the team recalled Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City for his first major-league call-up.

The Dodgers placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the paternity list, creating a roster opening that led to outfielder Ryan Ward’s first major-league recall. Freeman and his wife announced earlier this year they were expecting their fourth child. Players can miss between one and three games while on the paternity list. Key facts: - Freddie Freeman has been placed on the paternity list, which allows a player to miss one to three games for a birth. - The Dodgers recalled 28-year-old Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City for his first big-league call-up. - Ward is a left-handed hitting corner outfielder and first baseman who was added to the Dodgers’ 40-man roster this past winter. - At Triple-A this season, Ward was hitting .324 with a 1.020 OPS, according to the report. - The Dodgers had considered other first-base options during Freeman’s absence, including Dalton Rushing and Santiago Espinal. - Additionally, Triple-A pitching prospect River Ryan was scratched from a scheduled start and placed on the minor-league injured list with a reported minor hamstring issue. Summary: Freeman’s paternity leave created an opportunity for Ward to join the major-league roster and be available while Freeman is away. Undetermined at this time.