Ward (forehead) will start at designated hitter and bat third in Wednesday's game versus the Royals, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
Ward missed two games after exiting Sunday's 3-0 win in Houston following a collision with the outfield wall that resulted in a laceration above his right eye. He feels well enough to serve as the DH on Wednesday and could return to playing the outfield as soon as Thursday.