Millbury High Star Ryan Ward Called Up to Major Leagues

Former Bryant University standout outfielder to join the Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:07am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player in the act of hitting a home run, with the player's body and the ball broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant blue and red colors.Ryan Ward's promotion to the major leagues with the Dodgers represents the continued pipeline of talent emerging from Massachusetts high school baseball programs.Boston Today

The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to call up former Millbury High School star Ryan Ward to the major leagues as soon as Sunday, according to multiple reports. Ward, a 28-year-old outfielder, was named the Pacific Coast League MVP last year after a standout season in the minors that included 36 home runs, 122 RBIs, and 315 total bases. He was also ranked the Dodgers' 19th-best prospect by MLB Pipeline.

Why it matters

Ward's call-up to the majors is a significant milestone for the Millbury native, who has worked his way up through the minor league system since being drafted by the Dodgers in 2019. His promotion also highlights the continued pipeline of talent coming out of Massachusetts high school baseball programs and the ability of local players to reach the highest levels of the sport.

The details

After playing three seasons at Bryant University, Ward was selected by the Dodgers in the eighth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. He spent the 2022 season with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, the Oklahoma City Dodgers, where he put up MVP-caliber numbers. This season, Ward is batting .324 with 4 home runs and 14 RBIs in 18 games at the Triple-A level.

  • The Dodgers plan to call up Ward to the major leagues as soon as Sunday, April 23, 2023.
  • Last year, Ward was named the Pacific Coast League MVP after his standout 2022 season in the minors.

The players

Ryan Ward

A 28-year-old outfielder from Millbury, Massachusetts who was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2019 after a successful college career at Bryant University. He is currently the Dodgers' 19th-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline.

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who confirmed that the team is planning to call up Ward to the major leagues in the near future.

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What they’re saying

“Right now, I'm gonna stay hush on this.”

— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager

What’s next

The Dodgers are expected to officially call up Ryan Ward to the major league roster on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

The takeaway

Ryan Ward's call-up to the majors with the Dodgers is a testament to the talent coming out of Massachusetts high school baseball programs and the ability of local players to reach the highest levels of professional baseball through hard work and dedication.