Dustin May - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Another short outing May did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Philies, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out two batters across two innings.

Impact May was hooked from his start early for a second consecutive time, giving up a two-run homer to Brandon Marsh in the second inning before leaving the game for good. May has failed to complete five innings in six of his last seven starts, posting a 7.84 ERA and 1.74 WHIP across 20.2 innings in that span, which is not the kind of form the Brewers were hoping out of the right-hander so close to the playoffs. He's currently lined up to take on the Cardinals at home this weekend.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets early hook Friday May didn't factor into the decision Friday, coughing up three runs on six hits and a walk over 2.1 innings in the Brewers' 6-5 extra-inning win over the Orioles. He struck out four...

Impact With Milwaukee trying to fend off the Dodgers for the National League's best record, May wasn't given a chance to work through a rough third inning -- after serving up a three-run homer to Pete Alonso, the right-hander then loaded the bases before being lifted after 70 pitches (44 strikes). Fortunately for his ERA. Shane Drohan worked out of the jam to keep the game tied at 3-3. It's the third time in his last four starts that May has failed to complete five innings, a stretch in which he's stumbled to a 4.96 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB over 16.1 innings, and he isn't making much of a case to be part of the postseason rotation. He'll look to finish the regular season on a high note, as he lines up to take the mound on the road next week in Philadelphia.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out six in win Friday May (7-9) earned the win Friday against the Reds after allowing two hits and one walk while striking out six over six scoreless innings.

Impact May had little trouble protecting the massive advantage Milwaukee's offense provided, limiting Cincinnati to a pair of Sal Stewart singles over six innings. The right-hander threw 84 pitches (56 strikes) and didn't allow a Reds runner to reach third base while combining with Garrett Stallings on a two-hit shutout. May improved to 2-2 in seven starts since joining Milwaukee at the trade deadline, posting a 4.91 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with a 27:11 K:BB in 29.1 innings over that stretch. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Pirates.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out five in rain-shortened outing May did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Reds, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts over 3.2 innings.

Impact May surrendered runs in the first and fourth innings, throwing 41 of 56 pitches for strikes with an impressive 12 whiffs. The 29-year-old departed early due to a two-hour rain delay, and he's now logged just 10.1 frames over his past four starts due to a mix of poor performances and some bad luck. He'll carry a 4.69 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 127:45 K:BB across 132.1 innings with the Cardinals and Brewers into a home rematch with the Reds next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in loss May (6-9) took the loss Sunday against the Rangers, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings.

Impact After a scary one-pitch outing Wednesday, May returned to the mound Sunday but struggled to limit hard contact, with five of the six hits he allowed going for extra bases including a solo homer by Ezequiel Duran in the third inning. It was just the third long ball May has surrendered over his last 10 "full" starts, but he's posted a 5.40 ERA during that stretch. May owns a 4.69 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 122:45 K:BB across 128.2 innings this season, with his next start tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Reds.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

In clear to start Sunday May (shoulder) is listed as the Brewers' probable starter for Sunday's game against the Rangers at American Family Field.

Impact May will be returning to the hill on three days' rest after he threw just one pitch in his start during Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Mets before being lifted when he was drilled in the right side of his upper back by a 106-mph comebacker. The right-hander's early exit appears to have been mostly precautionary, as he escaped with nothing more than a contusion and was able to play catch Thursday. He'll be making his fifth start with the Brewers on Sunday after going 1-1 with a 5.87 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over 15.1 innings in his first four outings since being acquired from the Cardinals at the trade deadline.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Could slot back into rotation Sunday Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Thursday that May (shoulder) could start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact May had to be removed from Wednesday's start against the Mets after throwing just one pitch due to a liner that struck him in the upper back/shoulder. He managed to escape serious injury and was able to play catch on the field Thursday. If May continues to recover as anticipated, he should be ready to take the ball Sunday on three days' rest.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative X-rays on May's shoulder/back came back negative following his removal from Wednesday's game against the Mets, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact May took a 106-mph line drive off the back of his shoulder and had to leave his start after throwing just one pitch. He seems to have escaped the incident with nothing more than a bruise, however, and because his outing Wednesday was so brief, he could be back on the mound for Milwaukee within a few days after his soreness fades.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hit by comebacker, leaves game May was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets after getting hit on the back by a comebacker, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact May's first pitch of the game came right back at him at 106 mph, striking him in the back. After he threw a few warm-up pitches, the Brewers' training staff made the call to take the 28-year-old out of the game. Because he threw just one pitch Wednesday, he could return to the mound to make his next start within the next few days, but the Brewers will first need to confirm he didn't suffer a severe injury.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Chased early in loss May (6-8) took the loss against the Mariners on Wednesday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks with one strikeout over two innings.

Impact May allowed an average exit velocity of just 76.9 mph, but he lacked command and generated only two whiffs while needing 66 pitches to complete just two innings. It ended a hot stretch for the 28-year-old, who entered the game having allowed just four earned runs over his previous four outings, including quality starts in each of his first two appearances with his new club. He owns a 4.57 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 118:42 K:BB across 124 innings with the Brewers and Cardinals this season and will aim to rebound in a road matchup with the Mets next week.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses again Wednesday May didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Padres, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six.

Impact A Xander Bogaerts solo homer in the third inning accounted for San Diego's lone run against May, who's now turned in back-to-back quality starts since joining the Brewers -- he's given up three runs on seven hits across 13 innings in that span. Over 23 starts (122 innings) between Milwaukee and St. Louis this year, May sports a 4.13 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and 117:40 K:BB. He's currently in line to face the Mariners at home his next time out.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in Brewers debut May (6-7) earned the win Thursday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings in his Brewers debut.

Impact Making his first start in a Brewers uniform, May turned in a quality start despite battling some command issues. He threw 97 pitches, issuing three walks and hitting another batter, but limited Pittsburgh to just three hits. In his last five starts, the right-hander has issued 14 walks and hit an additional three batters. May posted a 5-7 record with a 4.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 106:35 K:BB across 109 innings in 21 starts with St. Louis before the trade. He's scheduled to make his next start Wednesday against the Padres.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lined up to start Thursday May is expected to make his Brewers debut against the Pirates on Thursday, Sophia Minnaert of Brewers.tv reports.

Impact Both May and JoJo Romero (abdomen) were traded by the Cardinals to the Brewers on Monday in exchange for prospects Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale. May posted a 5-7 record across 21 starts with St. Louis while sporting a 4.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 106:35 K:BB over 109 innings.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Brewers in trade The Brewers acquired May and JoJo Romero (abdomen) from the Cardinals on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact May has turned in a nice 2026 campaign, collecting a 4.38 ERA and 106:35 K:BB over 109 innings covering 21 starts for the Cardinals. The right-hander is earning $12.5 million this season and is an impending free agent.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Cubs on Wednesday May took a no-decision Wednesday against the Cubs, allowing no runs on one hit and two walks in five innings. He struck out three.

Impact May, a rumored trade candidate ahead of Monday's deadline, is boosting his market value for the Cardinals at the right time. The 28-year-old right-hander has pitched at least five innings while giving up one run or zero in back-to-back starts, which comes after a rough patch that saw him surrender 18 runs over his prior five outings. If he remains with St. Louis past the deadline, May is set to take a 4.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 106:35 K:BB over 109 innings into a tough road matchup against the Yankees.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in no-decision May allowed one run on seven hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out eight over six innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Friday.

Impact This was an improved outing for May, who had walked four batters in each of his previous two starts. This also was his first quality start since he tossed a one-hitter versus the Padres on June 15. May is at a 4.59 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 103:33 K:BB through 104 innings over 20 starts this season. The veteran right-hander's next start is projected to be at home versus the Cubs.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lacks command in loss May (5-7) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and four walks with six strikeouts over five innings.

Impact May yielded runs in three separate frames, issuing four walks for the second straight contest while generating 10 swinging strikes on 98 pitches. It was the first time the 28-year-old completed five frames in five turns since tossing a complete-game shutout June 15, a stretch that has included three outings with five or more earned runs allowed. He'll carry a 4.78 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 95:32 K:BB across 98 innings this season into a home rematch with Arizona next week.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Walks four in no-decision May allowed two runs on two hits, four walks and a hit batsman while striking out four over four innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Sunday.

Impact May also unloaded a wild pitch, showcasing shaky control throughout the brief start. He's now fallen short of the five-inning mark in four straight games since he pitched his first career shutout June 15 versus the Padres, though he dealt with back tightness and an ankle injury in subsequent starts that have left him with limited workloads heading into the break. May is at a 4.55 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 89:28 K:BB across 93 innings over 18 starts this season.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fans seven in no-decision May did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing four hits and no walks over 4.2 scoreless innings against the Brewers. He struck out seven.

Impact After exiting his previous start Thursday due to a right ankle injury, May kept the Milwaukee offense quiet before being removed after 81 pitches (55 strikes) as St. Louis planned to limit his workload Monday. It was a positive step in the right direction for the right-hander, who had surrendered a combined 11 runs across 2.2 innings in his previous two starts. On the year, the 28-year-old owns a 5-6 record with a 4.55 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 85:24 K:BB across 89 innings (17 starts). May is tentatively scheduled to make his next start Saturday against Atlanta.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will have limited workload Monday May will be held to around 65 pitches during Monday's start against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact May made a quick recovery from a right ankle injury that forced him from last Thursday's start in Atlanta. However, the right-hander will be pitching on three days' rest Monday, and he has not thrown more than 44 pitches in a start in three weeks. The Cardinals will be cautious with May versus the Brewers, but assuming he comes out of Monday's outing with no setbacks, May should be ready for a normal workload this weekend against Atlanta.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Monday May (ankle) is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Brewers, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The right-hander departed his start Thursday against Atlanta during the first inning after taking a comebacker off the ankle, but he'll re-enter the rotation Monday on just three days rest after the shortened outing. May has surrendered 11 runs in his past two starts, but prior to that he had a 1.30 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 33:4 K:BB across 27.2 frames in his previous four outings.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Avoiding injured list for now May (ankle) will not be placed on the injured list prior to Friday's game against the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact May recorded only two outs in Thursday's start in Atlanta before being forced from the outing after taking a comebacker off his right ankle. X-rays were clean and he reported improvement with the ankle Friday, which was enough for May to avoid the IL for the time being. May is tentatively scheduled to make a start during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, though he'll need to get through a bullpen session first before being cleared to pitch that day.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reports improvement with ankle Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and May both said that the hurler's right ankle felt better than expected Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact He planned to test the ankle out with some catch at Wrigley Field, but rain in the forecast might prevent that from happening. May was forced to depart Thursday's start in Atlanta after recording just two outs because of a comebacker that struck him on the ankle. X-rays were negative and May has a chance to make his next start, but his status will become clearer in the coming days.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays come back negative X-rays on May's injured right ankle came back negative Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact May said his ankle/shin area is "soft" and painful, per Goold, indicating it will be a pain tolerance and swelling issue moving forward. The right-hander was struck by a line drive off the bat of Dominic Smith in the bottom of the first inning of Thursday's start versus Atlanta, and May was pulled from the game a few batters later after allowing five runs on five hits and two walks with one strikeout while recording just two outs on 34 pitches. The St. Louis bullpen covered 8.1 frames, yielding a combined three hits and one walk in an 11-5 victory. It's unclear at this point if May will be able to make his next scheduled start.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early with ankle injury May exited Thursday's start against Atlanta in the first inning with a right ankle contusion, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact May was making his first start since June 21 after his last turn in the rotation was skipped due to the right-hander dealing with back tightness. May struggled out of the gate Thursday, allowing the first three batters he faced to reach base before he was able to get Michael Harris looking for a strikeout. After Mauricio Dubon notched an RBI single in the next at-bat, Dominic Smith hit a 91.6 mph line drive up the middle and it hit off May's right ankle and rolled into foul territory for a double. May was able to remain in the contest for three more batters, but he was ultimately lifted for Justin Bruihl with two outs in the frame. May finished his day having allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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