Dustin May

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Dustin May is the logical choice for the team’s fifth starter spot, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

May, 27, steps up with Tony Gonsolin nursing a minor back tweak—shining in three spring games, including a three-inning, three-strikeout shutout Thursday against the Rangers, he’s nabbed the rotation’s tail end. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should lock him in; his live arm’s ready to roll.

Dustin May will start for the Dodgers on Sunday against the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

May will make his first start in an official game since May of 2023. He will be someone to monitor throughout spring training given how crowded the Dodgers starting rotation is.

Dustin May threw live batting practice on Monday for the first time since his surgery.

Fantasy Impact

May underwent surgery to repair a torn esophagus back in July of last year. He is a candidate to open the season in the bullpen with the Dodgers sticking to a five-man rotation to open the season.

Dustin May was throwing to open Dodgers camp in spring training.

Fantasy Impact

May was limited to just nine starts last season where he posted a dominant 2.63 ERA. The Dodgers are expected to open the year in a six-man rotation.

Dustin May and the Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $2.135M deal to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

May missed the 2024 season while recovering from UCL, flexor, and an esophageal tear. He is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.