Dodgers Acquire Second-Generation Outfield Prospect in Dustin May Trade: Report

Ehrhard, 22, was a fourth-round draft pick by Boston a year ago. In 57 games at Double-A Portland, he had a .232/.310/.420 slash line.

Ehrhard's father, Rod, playd four years in the New York Yankees' minor league system, from 1987-90.

Robert Murray of FanSided.com reported earlier Thursday that the Dodgers would acquire James Tibbs III in exchange for May. Tibbs, the No. 13 overall draft pick last year, is the marquee name in the deal as reported.

The teams have yet to officially announce the trade, so there could be more than three players involved in the swap.

In acquiring Ehrhard, the Dodgers get a three-year college starter for the Cowboys who improved his standing at OSU after being drafted in the 13th round of the 2021 MLB draft by Boston.

Ehrhard's older brother, Drew, played baseball at the University of Tampa and signed with the Red Sox out of college. The two were teammates at Double-A Portland up until Thursday's trade.

Zach Ehrhard began the 2025 season at advanced Class-A Greenville. He had an impressive .342/.471/.459 slash line in 31 games before his promotion to Portland.

Tibbs was the Red Sox's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Ehrhard was not ranked.

Both players might need years to reach the majors, if they ever do. The immediate impact of the trade is the loss of May. Had he remained with the Dodgers, May was ticketed for the bullpen this weekend after going 6-7 with a 4.85 ERA in 19 games (18 starts).

With Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Clayton Kershaw and Shohei Ohtani all healthy, and Emmet Sheehan (2-2, 3.60 ERA) pitching his way into a larger role since returning from the injured list, the Dodgers liked their chances better with two outfield prospects than May.

More to come on this story.