The Los Angeles Dodgers made their second round of Spring Training roster cuts on Sunday, sending 12 players back to Minor League camp.
The Dodgers optioned both Ryan Ward and Ronan Kopp to Triple-A. They are the only members of the Dodgers’ 40-man roster to be sent back to the Minors thus far.
In addition, the club reassigned Carlos Duran, Carson Hobbs, Garrett McDaniels, Jackson Ferris, Wyatt Mills, Jordan Weems, Lucas Wepf, Griffin Lockwood-Powell, Josue De Paula and Kendall George to Minor League camp.
There are no real surprises on who the Dodgers sent back to Minor League camp, but it is somewhat interesting that both Ward and Kopp were already optioned given that they’re on the 40-man, but neither was going to make the Opening Day roster regardless.
The Dodgers previously sent 11 players back to Minor League camp last week. That group included Patrick Copen, Luke Fox, Jerming Rosario, Adam Serwinowski, Nick Frasso, José Rodríguez, Nelson Quiroz, Chuckie Robinson, Keston Hiura, Matt Gorski and Chris Newell.
The Dodgers opened Spring Training with 33 non-roster invitees and have now sent 21 of them back to the Minors. The remaining 12 are Chris Campos, Cole Irvin, Ryder Ryan, Eliezer Alfonzo,
Seby Zavala, Santiago Espinal, Ryan Fitzgerald, Noah Miller, Nick Senzel, Zyhir Hope, Zach Ehrhard and James Tibbs III.
Of the remaining 12, Santiago Espinal is expected to make the Dodgers Opening Day roster. However, it would be a surprise if any of the rest make it.
With the moves, the Dodgers’ Spring Training roster now stands at 53 players as they continue to cut down to 26 for Opening Day.
Ryan Ward frustrated by lack of opportunity
Ward was placed on the 40-man roster this offseason after an excellent 2025 season with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
The 28-year-old left-hander hit .290/.380/.557 with 31 doubles, six triples, 36 home runs and 122 RBI over 143 games. He was set to be a Minor League free agent if the Dodgers didn’t add him to the 40-man roster, which would have allowed him to earn an MLB opportunity with another franchise.
The reigning Pacific Coast League MVP and Minor League home run champion said it has been a frustrating experience not to be given an opportunity the past two seasons, but it has also allowed him to become a better ballplayer.
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