On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
The Dodgers are coming off a 4-3 loss on Saturday.
Freddie Freeman finished the game with two hits and one walk in three at-bats.
Los Angeles Dodgers Make Freddie Freeman Announcement
GettyFreddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in action against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on March 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Before Sunday’s game, the Dodgers announced news about Freeman.
The Dodgers wrote (via X): “The Dodgers recalled OF Ryan Ward and placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the paternity list.”
Freeman is currently batting .296 with three home runs, 14 RBI’s and nine runs in 20 games.
The future Hall of Famer is in his fifth year playing for the Dodgers.
He spent the first 12 seasons of his career playing for the Atlanta Braves.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Ward And Freeman News
GettyFreddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in action against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@LoganBourandas: “Well deserved promotion for Ryan Ward who’s set to make his MLB debut. Ward won the 2025 Pacific Coast League MVP with @OKC_comets and was on fire to start the season, hitting .324 with four homers and 14 RBI”
@TrolleyBlue: “Congrats to him”
@evilkitten00: “CONGRATULATIONS FREDDIE”
@azfreedman: “I’ve never been so happy to lose an MVP from the lineup. Simply over the moon for Wardo and his family the moment has finally come.”
@TalMidori: “Congrats Freddie. Take a few weeks off…less chance of getting injured.”
GettyMax Muncy #13 and Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers react after the final out to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Dodgers And Rockies
The Dodgers come into Sunday as the top team in the National League West with a 15-5 record in 20 games.
They are 6-2 in the eight games they have played on the road.
Following their series with the Rockies, the Dodgers will head to San Francisco to play the Giants on Tuesday.
GettyManager, Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers comes out to make a pitching change during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 25, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
On the other side, the Rockies are currently 8-13 in 21 games, which has them as the last-place team in the National League West.
They are 5-3 in the eight games they have played at home.
Following the Dodgers, the Rockies will open up a series with the San Diego Padres (at home).
Los Angeles Dodgers Make Freddie Freeman Announcement Before Rockies Game