Dustin May: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 28

2 Underrated Starters Cardinals Should Target with Offseason Winding Down

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active this offseason, signing free agent pitchers Dustin May and Ryne Stanek while also trading Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray to contending teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 23

Cardinals All-Star May Remain in St. Louis After All

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's most active teams this offseason. They have signed pitchers Dustin May and Ryne Stanek, but have also traded Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 6

2 Smart Veteran Reliever Targets For The Cardinals’ Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy this offseason, making two trades and signing veteran right-hander Dustin May to a one-year, $12.5 million contract.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 2

Blue Jays Starter Could Be Veteran Arm Cardinals Are Missing

The St. Louis Cardinals have done a good job so far this offseason adding much-needed pitching to the organization. Hunter Dobbins and Richard Fitts are solid gets for the organization who could help as soon as Opening Day.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 20

Cardinals Officially Keeping 27-Year-Old Outfielder

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the more active teams in baseball this offseason. That's not even just in the trade market either. St. Louis signed 28-year-old starting pitcher Dustin May and Cardinals president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, made it clear that the club is still looking for more.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 19

Cardinals Aren't Done Adding After Signing Dustin May

The St. Louis Cardinals already have added two ready-made starting pitchers this offseason and it sounds like the club is open to more. The Cardinals announced the signing of Dustin May on Wednesday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 18

Cardinals’ New Starter Provides Positive Update On Health

On Thursday, the St. Louis Cardinals made the signing of Dustin May official. He joins the team on a one-year, $12.5 million contract with a $20 million mutual option for 2027.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 18

Cardinals Could Move Trio of Youngsters Amid Rebuild, Insider Reports

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially signed right-hander Dustin May to a one-year contract. That won’t be nearly the last move they make this winter as they take on their rebuild.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18

Cardinals Still Interested In Rotation Addition

The Cardinals added a fresh arm to their rotation this week by signing Dustin May. Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cards are still interested in adding another starter, but it would likely be more of an innings-eating veteran type to provide stability.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Cardinals sign former World Series champion pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals may be rebuilding, but they still have added to their pitching rotation for 2026. The Cardinals on Wednesday signed pitcher Dustin May to a two-year deal.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 13

Dustin May could find his form again with the Cardinals

Heading into 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals will seemingly take a further step back, as they did in 2025, when they finished fourth in the National League Central with a 78-84 record.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 13

Cardinals To Sign Dustin May

The Cardinals are expected to sign right-hander Dustin May, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. It’s a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027. May spent last season split between the Dodgers and Red Sox.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 25

Dodgers Prospects Acquired for Dustin May Already Turning Heads

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a crowded starting rotation towards the middle of the season, and had to make some room for the inevitable returns of some of their bigger names.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / November 24

Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Dustin May

It has been a turbulent last couple of years for Dustin May, to say the least. From dealing with Tommy John surgery in 2021, flexor tendon surgery in 2023, and tearing his esophagus in July of ’23, it’s been quite the journey to get to where he is today.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / November 16

Dustin May: ‘Very Fun To Watch’ Dodgers Win 2025 World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ moves at the trade deadline this year included sending Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for prospects James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

Dustin May 'fully back to normal' after elbow injury

Free agent right-hander Dustin May is “fully back to normal” and says that his elbow feels great, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 14

Dustin May Declares Free Agency Wishes After Brutal Red Sox Stint

The Boston Red Sox took a gamble with Dustin May at the trade deadline, and it quickly backfired. May wound up making just six appearances in a Red Sox uniform, pitching to a 5.40 ERA and 1-4 record before winding up on the injured list for the final three weeks of the season.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 25

Boston Red Sox Get Positive Dustin May News

The Boston Red Sox have been dealing with some injuries left and right pitching-wise but the organization got a positive update involving Dustin May. May hasn't appeared in a game for the Red Sox since September 3rd.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

Red Sox to promote pitching prospect for MLB debut

The 23-year-old has thrived in both Double-A and Triple-A this season.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 13

Red Sox's Dustin May Has 3-Word Assessment Of First Boston Win

The Boston Red Sox needed a good start from Dustin May on Tuesday night in the worst way. Quietly, the Red Sox had lost four of five games coming off their seven-game winning streak.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 31

MLB Insider Reveals What Dodgers Could Get For Dustin May in Potential Trade Deadline Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly making starting pitcher Dustin May available at the trade deadline. MLB insider Bob Nightengale told Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain that Los Angeles is targeting bullpen help or outfield help for May.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 29

Dustin May: Dodgers Trade Rumors Not Surprising

Dustin May has been a consistent presence for the Los Angeles Dodgers during a season in which their starting rotation has again been impacted by multiple injuries, but he’s also potentially on the verge of being squeezed out.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 28

Dustin May Being Scouted For Potential Trade

Dustin May continues to be a popular name as the 2025 MLB trade deadline quickly approaches on July 31 with the Los Angeles Dodgers expected to have an excess of starting pitching options.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Dodgers Predicted to Cut Ties With Dustin May in Trade for $70 Million Infielder from Division Rival

If the Los Angeles Dodgers have an opportunity to make a blockbuster deal at the deadline, nobody would be surprised to see them do it. However, with the many injuries they've dealt with on the mound, it feels certain that the Dodgers won't go out and trade a starter.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 4

Dustin May Didn’t Think About Potential Perfect Game Against White Sox

Dustin May has been a workhorse for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, which has been both a surprise given his injury history and a need for the club given the state of their pitching staff.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / June 28

Dodgers' Dustin May 'Sucked' During Latest Outing

It has been an up-and-down return to the mound for Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May. After undergoing flexor tendon surgery in July of 2023 and missing the rest of 2024 with a torn esophagus, May was an exciting addition to this already stacked Dodgers team.