Freddie Freeman heads for paternity list; longtime minor leaguer gets the call

DENVER — The Los Angeles Dodgers are putting Freddie Freeman on the paternity list, opening the door for reigning Pacific Coast League MVP Ryan Ward to earn his first call-up to the majors at 28 years old.Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, announced in February that they were expecting the birth of their fourth child and added last month that the couple will be having their first girl. The nine-time All-Star first baseman is off to his typical start to the season, hitting .296 and helping the Dodgers open with a 15-5 record.Players can miss between one and three games while on the paternity list.Advertisement