Dustin May

Dustin May said Thursday that he is “fully back to normal” after his 2025 season was cut short by right elbow neuritis, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. May last pitched on Sept. 3 but resumed throwing later that month and noted that he would have been available for the ALDS had the Red Sox advanced. The right-hander posted a 4.96 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 21.1 percent strikeout rate over 132.1 innings in 2025 — his heaviest workload to date — though his velocity dipped during the season. He now enters free agency at age 28 after previously flashing frontline ability.

Fantasy Impact

May’s health update and workload profile set the stage for a potentially volatile free-agent market, as noted in the report. His past performance could make him an interesting flier for teams shopping below the top of the market.

Dustin May is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

May is recovering from right elbow neuritis, which landed him on the injured list on September 9. While he's progressing toward a live batting practice session, it's unclear if he'll have enough time to return to action during the 2025 season.

Dustin May threw a bullpen session on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

May threw his first bullpen session since being placed on the injured list on September 9 with right elbow neuritis. With only a week and a half left in the season, it is unclear if there is enough time for him to return.

The Red Sox remain hopeful Dustin May can return this season.

Fantasy Impact

May underwent an MRI that didn’t show any structural damage. He is dealing with tightness in his forearm.

The Red Sox placed RHP Dustin May on the 15-day injured list with right elbow neuritis.

Fantasy Impact

May lands on the IL as had been reported earlier in the day. He does not have a clear timetable to return.