DUSTIN MAY NEWS

Effective in first start since 2023 May didn't factor in the decision Tuesday against Atlanta after allowed one unearned run on a hit and three walks over five innings. He struck out six.

Impact The right-hander surrendered a run during the second inning on a single, a walk and an error but otherwise kept Atlanta off the board. May understandably showed a bit of rust in his first big-league start since May of 2023 as he threw just 46 of 81 pitches for strikes, but his stuff looked on point as he generated 11 whiffs. The 27-year-old will continue to work as Los Angeles' No. 6 starter and could have some fantasy utility, assuming he can stay healthy.

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Officially given rotation spot Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that May will begin the season as the Dodgers' fifth starter, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact May had been battling Tony Gonsolin for the final spot in Los Angeles' rotation, but with the latter set to begin the season on the IL due to a back injury, May will officially claim the final spot. However, the 27-year-old righty won't travel with the team to Japan for the Tokyo Series against Chicago, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. He will instead remain in Arizona to continue ramping up for the start of the domestic season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

In position to win rotation spot Manager Dave Roberts stated Monday that May makes sense as the team's fifth starter, Dodgers Territory reports.

Impact Roberts has been impressed with how May has pitched so far in spring training, and with Tony Gonsolin dealing with a minor back issue that flared up while lifting, it appears May will claim the fifth spot in the starting rotation. The 27-year-old has appeared in three exhibitions this spring, most recently tossing three scoreless frames and striking out three Thursday against the Rangers.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in audition for rotation May pitched three scoreless innings in a Cactus League contest against Texas on Thursday, allowing one hit and issuing two walks while striking out three batters.

Impact May and Tony Gonsolin are the leading candidates to claim the Dodgers' final rotation spot, so any outing by either pitcher carries a bit more weight than a typical spring appearance. May helped his case against the Rangers in his third Cactus League appearance -- his control wasn't great (he threw 27 of 50 pitches for strikes), but he yielded just one hit (a single), fanned three and sat in the mid-90s with his fastball. The right-hander bounced back well from his previous start, when he allowed four runs (three earned) over one-plus frame against the Angels. In May's first outing this spring, he pitched one scoreless inning.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in second spring outing May allowed four runs (three earned) on one hit and two walks while striking out two batters over one-plus inning in a Cactus League start against the Angels on Friday.

Impact This was May's second appearance this spring -- he pitched a scoreless frame last Sunday against San Diego. The right-hander didn't fare anywhere near as well this time around, though he started off great by striking out the first two batters he faced in a scoreless first inning. May was unable to get an out after returning for the second frame, however, as he walked the first two batters in the inning, saw an error by third baseman Max Muncy load the bases, then served up a grand slam to Jo Adell. May did manage to hit 97 mph with his fastball, so he seems to be close to the velocity he displayed prior to undergoing right flexor tendon and UCL reconstruction surgery in July of 2023.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses scoreless frame Sunday May allowed one hit and struck out one batter over one scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League game against San Diego.

Impact It was a successful return to game action for May, who missed all of last season while rehabbing from the right elbow surgery he underwent in July of 2023. The fireballer had resumed throwing off a mound last summer but had his progress halted when he needed throat surgery for an esophageal tear in July. May now appears to be back to full health, and he could either win a spot at the back of the Dodgers' rotation or open the campaign as part of the team's bullpen.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Could open season in bullpen Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that May is a possibility to open the season in the bullpen, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact May is among the competitors for the final spot in the Dodgers' rotation. However, he cannot be optioned to the minor leagues, so he should be part of the Opening Day roster in some capacity. The 27-year-old missed all of 2024 and made a total of just 20 starts from 2021-23 due to injury. May's absence in 2024 was due to his continued recovery from UCL and flexor surgery and later an esophageal tear, but he is healthy at the start of camp.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration The Dodgers and May (elbow, throat) avoided arbitration Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.135 million contract, the Associated Press reports.

Impact May -- who had been arbitration-eligible for the final time -- missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from UCL and flexor surgery and later had another operation to repair an esophageal tear. The 27-year-old made a total of just 20 starts from 2021-23 due to injury. May should be healthy for the start of spring training, but it's not clear when he might be ready to make starts for the Dodgers given how much time he's missed.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Has season-ending throat surgery May (elbow) underwent a season-ending surgery to repair a torn esophagus, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact May has been rehabbing from a procedure he had in July 2023 to repair a torn flexor tendon in his throwing arm and was expected to begin a rehab assignment in the coming weeks. However, he'll have to wait until 2025 to return and will be shut down from physical activity for at least two months as result of the throat procedure. The injury occurred in a non-baseball setting. The Dodgers have been dealing with a handful of injuries to their top starters this season, and May's return was expected to ease some of those struggles. For now, James Paxton and Gavin Stone will serve as the Dodgers' top two starters while Tyler Glasnow (back) and Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) are expected to rejoin the rotation in late July or early August. It's unclear if May's recovery will carry over into the 2025 season.

JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing off mound May (elbow) has started throwing off a mound at the Dodgers' team facility in Arizona, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact May has been slowly working his way back from the surgery underwent on his right flexor tendon and UCL in July. The right-hander will progressively increase his workload on the mound before he'll likely throw live batting practice and ultimately go on an extended minor-league rehab assignment. The organization will likely be especially cautious in their approach to May's recovery, and his return to the majors is currently projected to come around the All-Star break.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing program May (elbow) began a throwing program Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact May broke the news himself with a post on his Instagram account. The right-hander underwent flexor tendon surgery and a UCL revision last July and will be sidelined at least until the second half of the 2024 campaign. May holds a 3.10 ERA over parts of five seasons in the majors but has had his career sidetracked numerous times by injury.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out 12 months after surgery May is expected to be sidelined 12 months after having right flexor tendon and UCL reconstruction revision surgery Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact It was known going into the procedure that his flexor tendon would be repaired, but the UCL revision of his previous Tommy John surgery is new information. With the operation being more invasive than expected, May is expected to be sidelined for a full year, putting his return roughly around the All-Star break next season.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season May will undergo surgery July 18 to repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow.

Impact May landed on the IL on May 18, and the news of his upcoming surgery effectively puts an end to his season. Details regarding May's recovery timeline could become clearer after his procedure, but he will most likely miss a month or two in 2024 as well. The 25-year-old righty finishes the season with a 2.63 ERA and 0.94 WHIP through 48 innings across nine starts.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet throwing May (forearm) has not resumed throwing and is still rehabbing, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts announced Wednesday that May had resumed throwing, but he walked back those comments one day later. It's been six weeks since May received a PRP injection, though he has yet to make significant progress toward a return to the mound.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing May (forearm) played catch Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact May has been on the injured list since May 18 with a right forearm strain, and Wednesday marks the first time he's thrown since then. There is still no plan in place for May to return, but it is certainly a positive sign to see him throwing once again. The 25-year-old righty held a 2.63 ERA and 0.94 WHIP through 48 innings across nine starts before getting injured.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 27, 2023

Yet to resume throwing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that May (forearm) is still weeks away from being cleared to pick up a baseball, per MLB.com.

Impact May suffered a right forearm strain during a start against the Twins on May 17 and was subsequently placed on the 60-day IL. That rules him out until at least mid-July, though it's uncertain if he'll be ready to go then. May received a PRP shot in hopes of avoiding surgery, but Roberts clarified that the team won't have a clear picture of his status for the remainder of the season until he's able to start throwing again.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Dodgers transferred May (forearm) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact May landed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a right flexor pronator strain, and his move to the 60-day IL ensures he will be out through the All-Star break. Bobby Miller was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City to fill May's spot on the active roster.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list The Dodgers placed May on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right flexor pronator strain.

Impact May suffered the forearm strain in the first inning of his start Wednesday against the Twins and is expected to miss at least a full month. He's going to try platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment in an effort to avoid surgery and expedite the healing process. Gavin Stone seems like the best bet to fill May's spot in the Dodgers' rotation.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers starter Dustin May heading to injured list with elbow injury

Dodgers pitcher, who left Wednesday's game with right elbow pain, missed time with Tommy John surgery in May 2021

MAY 18, 2023

Will receive PRP injection May (elbow) will receive a PRP injection in an effort to avoid surgery, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact If all goes according to plan, this puts May in line to return within 4-to-6 weeks. A move to the 15-day injured list is inevitable, and his absence opens up the door for Gavin Stone to potentially rejoin the Dodgers' rotation from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with flexor strain Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Wednesday's game that May has been diagnosed with a right flexor pronator strain, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact May showed a dip in velocity in the first inning of his start Wednesday afternoon against the Twins and was ultimately pulled after throwing just 16 pitches. He is certain to be placed on the 15-day injured list, though Roberts declined to guess on an overall timetable. It's not yet known whether his UCL has been impacted -- further imaging scans are coming. May, one of the brightest young starters in the sport, required Tommy John surgery back in May 2021.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with right elbow pain May left Wednesday's start against the Twins with right elbow pain, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. He allowed no runs with two strikeouts before exiting.

Impact May threw just 16 pitches before exiting, and his fastball was clocked at 93-95 mph before he was replaced by Dylan Covey in the second frame. May should be considered day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list is very likely for the right-hander.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after one inning May left Wednesday's start against the Twins after one inning, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact May threw 16 pitches before leaving, with Dylan Covey taking over in the second inning. May should be considered day-to-day until an update from the Dodgers is given as to why the right-hander exited.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches well in no decision May did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over 6.2 innings against the Padres. He struck out three.

Impact May now ranks eighth in MLB with a 0.94 WHIP. The right-hander also now has four straight starts allowing two runs or less, and he never tosses less than five innings in a game. The 25-year-old is one of the most dependable options in the league heading his next tentative start against the Twins.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE