Dodgers-Twins On Deck, Ward’s Bench-Bat Audition — June 22, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Minnesota Twins with Eric Lauer lined up against Zebby Matthews, while Ryan Ward’s brief roster window raises a bigger deadline question: whether the club is still searching for left-handed bench thump. In this episode: Top stories: 1. Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Box Score - June 22, 2026 - The Athletic — The Athletic https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/game/los-angeles-dodgers-vs-minnesota-twins/PuYEjQyGAb5hG3SV 2. Step Back: Freddie Freeman’s paternity leave opens only a tiny roster window, so why did the Dodgers use it on Ryan Ward specifically — is this just rewarding the hottest Triple-A bat, or does it reveal a real search for a left-handed bench power option before the deadline? Follow and rate Dodgers Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]