One member of the Dodgers who has had a tough break of late is starting pitcher Dustin May, who just can’t seem to stay healthy. He returned to the mound this season after missing a ton of time in 2021 and 2022 due to Tommy John Surgery, but unfortunately, fate had cruel intentions again.
May was injured yet again this season, and he underwent surgery on his throwing elbow in July. It was a massive blow to the Dodgers rotation during the season, and there isn’t really a timeline on his return.
General Manager Brandon Gomes provided an update on the pitcher but also cautioned that he was someone that they weren’t going to push due to his history.
It seems that May might not be ready to go for Spring Training next season, even if that was already a thought. He will likely miss a good chunk of time this coming season, and his future remains in doubt.
When healthy, May has electric stuff out on the mound, and he has shown why the Dodgers have been so high on him. Prior to his injury this year, he made nine starts, posting an ERA of 2.63 and a WHIP of 0.94.
May was supposed to be a major member of the Dodgers starting rotation this past season, but his injury history has complicated matters. Injuries have taken over his young career, and it’s been very tough to watch play out.
The hope is that he can return to the mound at some point next season to provide the team with anything he can. He may need to change how he throws the baseball, otherwise, he risks causing more issues for himself down the line.
Hopefully, he can stay healthy whenever he returns to the mound, and he can play out a normal career. However, the multiple surgeries do make matters tough for him, and the team has likely tempered expectations moving forward.
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