Here I am again with another look back to random names from Dodger history. Last time it was a few players from the mid-2000s, which I started to think might not be far enough back. Then I realized it was actually half of my lifetime ago, which was a bit odd but gave me the excuse to keep using them for now.
This time I’m going to highlight a few incredibly short tenures with the franchise, including one name I had long forgotten until seeing it listed among the disastrous 2005 season.
The Dodgers traded for Ward ahead of the 2003 season, sending minor league pitcher Ruddy Lugo (brother of Julio Lugo) to the Astros for the corner outfielder and occasional first baseman.