Freddie Freeman was activated off the paternity list ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, after the Dodgers first baseman missed two games for the birth of his daughter.
Freeman and wife Chelsea welcomed their fourth child on Sunday, London Rosemary Joy Freeman, they announced on Instagram.
In the series opener against the Giants, Freeman is back at first base and batting third.
Ryan Ward was optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City after playing in both games in his first stint in the major leagues. The 28-year-old started at first base on Sunday at Coors Field, and had two hits, including a run batted in, in his major league debut against the Colorado Rockies. Ward also struck out as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning of Monday night’s blowout win in Denver.
Ward in his two games with the Dodgers had two hits in six at-bats.
The Dodgers got very good production out of first base in Freeman’s brief absence. In addition to Ward’s two hits and RBI on Sunday, Dalton Rushing started at first on Monday and hit two home runs with three RBI, continuing his sublime start to 2026.
