Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) is in the early stages of a throwing program progression at camp and is hoping to be back sometime in August. He's finally in a spot where his elbow isn't giving him trouble. May said that even when he came back from Tommy John surgery, he kept waiting for a day when his discomfort would go away. The pain in his arm is no longer an issue. How the Dodgers deploy the hard-throwing 26-year-old later this year may depend on who is healthy by that point in the season. LA is hoping veteran lefty Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will return in the second half, and they'll have plenty of pieces to juggle given the pitching staff's injury history. The Dodgers aren't currently hinging any plans on May, so fantasy managers in single-year leagues should act similarly.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed right-handed pitcher Dustin May (elbow) on the 60-day injured list, according to SB Nation's Eric Stephen. This was a merely procedural move given that May underwent surgery last summer and is expected to miss the first half of the 2024 season. He had a 2.63 ERA, 6.38 K/9, 3.00 BB/9, and 45.2 percent ground-ball rate through nine starts last year. Injuries have held the former top prospect to just 46 games over five years in the majors. Shifting May to the 60-day injured list creates an extra 40-man roster spot, which will be filled by Ryan Brasier, who was re-signed on Thursday.

Based on Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May's (elbow) Instagram page, he has started a throwing program this offseason after having flexor-tendon surgery and a Tommy John revision on his right elbow in July. Because of the fact that the 26-year-old will be sidelined until at least the second half of the 2024 season, he'll be left to the waiver wire to start the year in a lot of single-year fantasy leagues. May was ready to break out before getting hurt again in 2023, ultimately finishing with a 2.63 ERA (3.23 FIP) and 0.94 WHIP while walking 16 and fanning 34 in 48 innings over nine starts. If he can ever get past the injury bug, there's a lot to like about May's long-term profile. The Dodgers will most likely ease May in for the second half of 2024, so perhaps his true breakout campaign will now come in 2025.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and pitcher Dustin May have avoided arbitration by way of a one-year, $2.135 million deal. The right-hander has been devastated by arm injuries in his young big-league career as he has undergone Tommy John surgery and will be out until at least the 2024 All-Star break after undergoing UCL revision surgery in July, a procedure that carries a similar timetable as Tommy John surgery. The 26-year-old has been fantastic when healthy, however, as he sports a career 3.10 ERA across 46 appearances (34 starts), including a dominant 2.63 ERA in nine starts last season before once again undergoing the knife. Despite making just 20 starts over the last three seasons, May is a solid late-round injury stash with the hope he can make a healthy return to the rotation mid-summer.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) underwent elbow surgery on Tuesday, as scheduled, to fix his flexor muscle. May also had UCL reconstruction to revise the Tommy John procedure he had back in May of 2021. He's projected to return in around 12 months. It's a more invasive procedure than previously expected, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him back for the Dodgers until at least some point in the second half in 2024. The 25-year-old hard-throwing hurler should have already been dropped in redraft leagues. Although he had only 34 strikeouts in 48 innings over nine starts before his injury this year, May was in the middle of a breakout campaign with a 2.63 ERA (3.28 FIP) and 0.94 WHIP.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) will go through with surgery to repair his flexor tendon, according to the team's Twitter. The 25-year-old has been on the shelf since his last start on May 17 after suffering from right elbow pain. Over just nine starts in 2023, May pitched to a 2.63 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 34 strikeouts across 48 innings. The fifth-year arm will be out for the remainder of the season and will likely miss at least a month in 2024.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he misspoke on Wednesday when he said that right-hander Dustin May (forearm) had started a throwing program. In fact, May hasn't started playing catch yet and is still rehabbing from a flexor-pronator-mass injury. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection six weeks ago. Hopefully, the 25-year-old hard-throwing hurler will resume throwing soon, but it's another reminder that fantasy managers stashing him will need to be patient for much longer. At this point, May probably won't have a realistic chance to return until at least the middle of August. His injury came at a really inopportune time for the Dodgers, as he had gone 4-1 with a 2.63 ERA in nines starts to begin the year, albeit with only 34 punchouts in 48 innings of work.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he thinks right-hander Dustin May (forearm) has resumed playing catch after being shut down for six weeks following a platelet-rich plasma injection. There still remains no timetable for May's return from a right-forearm strain that landed him on the injured list on May 18, but it's nevertheless good news that the 25-year-old has resumed a throwing program. He will need plenty of time to build his arm back up and probably isn't a candidate to return to LA's starting rotation until August. May was in the midst of a breakout season before his injury, going 4-1 with a 2.63 ERA (3.24 FIP) and 0.94 WHIP, but his 34 strikeouts in 48 innings over nine starts left something to be desired. Still, he should be stashed until further notice.

According to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, starting pitcher Dustin May (forearm) is still weeks away from tossing a baseball, MLB.com reports. The 25-year-old sustained a right forearm strain during his start on May 17 and was subsequently placed on the 60-day injured list. May hopes to avoid surgery and return when eligible on July 17. Prior to the ailment, the right-hander owned a 4-1 record with a 2.63 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 18.2% strikeout rate across nine starts. Fantasy managers should stash the talented arm on the injured list in deep leagues, but those in shallower formats can look to replace May on the waiver wire.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that top pitching prospect Gavin Stone "makes the most sense" to replace Dustin May (forearm). May is expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks with a flexor strain. Stone struggled in his only MLB appearance, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking one across four innings. The 24-year-old is the Dodger's No. 4 prospect and owns a 4.04 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 41:19 K: BB across 35 2/3 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Michael Grove (groin) is another option to replace Mays in the rotation but is expected to be used in relief for the time being when he does return. Fantasy managers should stash Stone in all league formats due to his upside.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Dustin May (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a right-forearm strain on Thursday and recalled right-hander Andre Jackson and left-hander Justin Bruihl from the minors in corresponding moves. The Dodgers also designated right-hander Dylan Covey for assignment. May's IL placement shouldn't come as much of a surprise after he left his start Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning with a forearm strain. The hard-throwing 25-year-old is expected to miss at least a month of action, but hopefully he won't need to have season-ending surgery on his right arm. With May sidelined, Gavin Stone is likely to take his spot in LA's starting rotation.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (elbow) was removed early during Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander was pulled after one inning due to right elbow pain. Now, May has been diagnosed with a flexor pronator strain, according to manager Dave Roberts. This is not good news coming from a pitcher who was making his 15th start since having Tommy John surgery. The organization will almost certainly have May undergo further testing. May will be heading to the injured list, so fantasy managers will have to look for another option. It's uncertain how much time he's going to miss, so fantasy managers will have to check back for another update after more testing is finished.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (elbow) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander was pulled after one inning due to an undisclosed injury. That issue ended up being right elbow pain, which is never a good sign. May is coming off Tommy John surgery from late last season. He looked fantastic to start the season, so hopefully this is only a minor issue. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May will get the start Thursday as the Dodgers travel to take on the D-backs in Arizona. Thursday marks the second start of the season for May who was excellent in his first start of the season against these same D-backs in Los Angeles on March 31. The right-hander hurled seven shutout innings while allowing just three hits and one walk against four strikeouts on the evening. May, who underwent Tommy John surgery early in 2021, threw just 84 pitches to get through seven frames with 56 of those going for strikes. He takes on a scuffling D-backs offense that sits 28th with a .268 wOBA in the early stages of the 2023 campaign.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said right-hander Dustin May will be under some limitations in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery this year, but the Dodgers haven't exactly decided what that entails. "But I'm excited for him to start the season healthy and not being in that rehab mode," Roberts added. The 25-year-old hard-throwing right-hander returned in 2022 to make six starts, giving up 15 earned runs on 21 hits while walking 14 and striking out 29 in 30 innings pitched for the Blue. To help keep his innings low, the Dodgers will likely skip his turn in the rotation at times, and he could also be moved to the bullpen temporarily. May pitched pretty well, all things considered last year, and his strikeout upside cannot be ignored. 2023 isn't the year to draft his full ceiling.

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Dustin May (back) and reliever Blake Treinen (shoulder) will face live hitters on Wednesday. May isn't a lock for the National League Division Series roster, even if he shows he's healthy this coming week. Treinen is a possibility to be ready in time for the NLDS next week. May went on the injured list on Sept. 24 with lower-back tightness, but it's good news that he's making progress, so he could be an option for the rotation if the Dodgers advance to the Championship Series. The 34-year-old Treinen returned to mound work over the weekend and appears to be ahead of May in his rehab. He could be a big addition to the Dodgers bullpen for the start of the NLDS.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (back) could work as a reliever in the postseason if he's able to make it back during the playoffs, according to manager Dave Roberts. The nature of May's injury is unclear, and the team has been coy about it, but if Roberts is indicating that he has a chance to pitch in the playoffs, that's somewhat encouraging. May was put on the injured list earlier this week after posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB over 30 innings (six starts) this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The 25-year-old was clearly battling through some back tightness during his last start. The team will give him some time off and place May on the injured list. His regular season is over, but May could still play during the postseason. Right-hander Andre Jackson has been recalled in a corresponding move. The Dodgers are hopeful that May won't miss more than just those 15 days.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May was welcomed back to the majors with a victory on Saturday as his club shutout the Marlins 7-0. The right-hander tossed five of the scoreless frames himself while allowing just one hit and two walks in the 71-pitch outing. May also struck out nine batters in the contest, showing little signs of rust after undergoing Tommy-John Surgery last May. The performance wasn't all that surprising since he dominated in his five minor league rehab appearances, but it was good to see him carry over the success nonetheless. May will make his next start in a rematch versus the Marlins next weekend, this time from the confines of LoanDepot Park in Miami.