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Poor Ryan Ward, he\u2019s been in Major League Baseball for approximately one day, and is already featured as a trade candidate across major sports publications.<\/p>\n
Per ESPN\u2019s recent \u201cEarly MLB 2026 trade deadline preview<\/a> for all 30 teams\u201d, writer David Shoenfield believed Ryan Ward could be an attractive piece for several teams:<\/p>\n \u201cFree 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\u2019t have to do anything. Maybe, out of the kindness of their hearts, they will trade Ward. The 28-year-old, who\u2019s on their 40-man roster, deserves an opportunity to play.\u201d<\/p>\n If you\u2019re Andrew Friedman and the rest of the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a>\u2018 front office, why not move Ryan Ward for Miami Marlins\u2019 ace starter Sandy Alcantara?<\/p>\n More MLB<\/a> on Heavy: Red Sox-Phillies Trade Prediction Swaps Jarren Duran for All-Star Infielder<\/a><\/p>\n What Would it Take for the Dodgers to Acquire Sandy Alcantara? GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA \u2013 APRIL 01:Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins reacts with teammates after pitching a complete game against the Chicago White Sox<\/a> at loanDepot park on April 01, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Look, the chances that Sandy Alcantara will be traded before August seem to be at an all-time high.<\/p>\n In this hypothetical trade idea by Heavy on Sports, a feasible trade package for Sandy Alcanatra that the Dodgers could propose includes Roki Sasaki and Ryan Ward.<\/p>\n Roki Sasaki was the Dodgers\u2019 hero last playoffs, but his production as a starter has just not been good, and it begs the question if Los Angeles might want to offload him for another + starter.<\/p>\n In the same vein as Ryan Ward, Shoenfield believes Alcantara is the Marlins\u2019 top trade candidate:<\/p>\n \u201cAlcantara\u2019s strong start to 2026 has increased his trade value \u2014 the Marlins were wise not to deal him in the offseason. He also has a reasonable $21 million club option for 2027, making him more attractive to other teams.\u201d<\/p>\n Sandy Alcantara\u2019s 2026 stats: 35.1 innings (leads MLB), 3.06 ERA, 1.047 WHIP, 23 SO\u2019s<\/p>\n Roki Sasaki\u2019s 2026 stats: 4 starts, 17.2 innings, 6.11 ERA, 17 K\u2019s.<\/p>\n Think about if the Dodgers could land Alcantara for\u2026 Ryan Ward (who has no spot in the Dodgers\u2019 outfield) and Roki Sasaki. Seems like something of a steal.<\/p>\n More MLB on Heavy: Carlos Mendoza Doesn\u2019t Hold Back When Discussing New York Mets Losing Streak<\/a><\/p>\n Ryan Ward\u2019s MLB Debut Provides Perfect Trade Bait<\/p>\n Ryan Ward, after hitting 30+ home runs in back-to-back seasons in the minors, finally got his chance in the Dodgers\u2019 lineup, and he picked up two hits and a RBI.<\/p>\n He got called up because of Freddie Freeman welcoming the birth of his new child, which sent him to the paternity list.<\/p>\n However, he might have already proved he can hit big league pitching, despite the Dodgers facing the Rockies<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n And as for Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers are 1-3 in his starts this season, and Los Angeles has just six losses on the season.<\/p>\n If the Dodgers acquired Sandy Alcantara, it certainly wouldn\u2019t go over well with the MLB world, but it\u2019s pretty clear at this point the Dodgers don\u2019t care about public opinion.<\/p>\n
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