Dustin May

Dustin May has agreed to a deal with the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

May's contract with his new club is for one season with a mutual option for a second. May spent 2025 between Los Angeles and Boston, compiling a 4.96 ERA and 123-56 K/BB ratio across 132 1/3 innings. The 28-year-old righty should find a home in the middle of the Cardinals' rotation.

The White Sox have “been linked” to free agent Dustin May.

Fantasy Impact

May struggled last season pitching for the Dodgers and Red Sox. He would complete for a rotation spot if he were to sign with the White Sox.

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.