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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.

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I have nothing to add in regard to Dustin May that hasn’t already been said. A plan and direction seem to be emerging. I will continue to watch, turn the pages and see how the story unfolds. In the meantime, I’ve tried to assemble more mental floss as the off-season slowly unfolds.

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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Dustin May News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18

Why Dustin May won’t wear 85 in St Louis

Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin May from the Boston Red Sox. While in Beantown, May donned the No.85 on the mound.

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

Chaim Bloom Explains Cardinals' Dustin May Splash In Free Agency

The St. Louis Cardinals have been clear throughout the offseason so far that they wanted to add pitching this offseason. That need was only amplified as the team traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox before the winter meetings.

Dustin May 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 / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 16

Cardinals Insider Rules Out Two Veteran Pitchers as Potential Fits

The St. Louis Cardinals have a long road ahead this offseason. They’ve already gotten started by trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox and signing Dustin May to a one-year contract.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 16

Cardinals Found New 'Game-Changer' In Dustin May

The St. Louis Cardinals have a new starting pitcher coming to town that fans should be excited about. Cardinals president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, said during the winter meetings that the club will be adding starting pitching.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 15

Cardinals Not Finished Making Moves After Dustin May Deal, Insider

The St. Louis Cardinals made their first signing of the offseason when they added Dustin May on a one-year deal on Saturday. May spent 2025 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox and went 7-11 with a 4.96 ERA.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 13

Cardinals sign ex-Dodgers, Red Sox pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Dustin May, pending a physical. It is St. Louis first impactful free-agent acquisition of the Chaim Bloom era as the club continues its rebuild heading into the 2026 season.

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Cardinals Land Dodgers World Series Champ, 6-Year MLB Starter

The St. Louis Cardinals made it clear that they wanted to add some starting pitching this offseason and accomplished that goal on Saturday afternoon. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Cardinals are in agreement with veteran starting pitcher Dustin May on a deal in free agency.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 13

Dustin May could find his form again with the Cardinals

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 9

Cardinals Linked To Pair Of Veteran Starters, Hoping To Add Rotation Arm

The St. Louis Cardinals may be rebuilding, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t looking to add a few pieces along the way. They need starting pitching, especially after trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, but fans shouldn’t expect anything crazy this offseason.

MLB News / True Blue LA / December 8

2025 Dodgers season review: Dustin May

Dustin May made his return to the mound after missing nearly two whole years due to elbow and esophageal surgeries, but his return proved to be underwhelming and frustrating, prompting a trade to the Boston Red Sox at the trade deadline.

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.