Dustin May
P · Age 28 · Bats Right · Throws Right
Where things stand
Dustin May has struggled since joining the Brewers from St. Louis, posting a 1-1 record with a 5.87 ERA over four starts and showing ongoing command issues. Most recently, May gave up a decisive ground-rule double in the fifth inning of a 7-4 loss to Texas after walking two batters, though he had shown promise earlier with a 2.08 ERA through his first two starts with Milwaukee. The right-hander was briefly sidelined by a right scapula contusion after being hit by a pitch against the Mets but has returned to pitch for the Brewers' six-man rotation.
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Brewers’ early lead slips away in 7-4 loss to Rangers
The Brewers scored first against Texas but couldn't maintain their lead, falling 7-4 to the Rangers on Sunday. Dustin May struggled with command in the fifth inning, walking Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford before Ezequiel Duran hit a ground-rule double to give Texas a 4-2 advantage that proved decisive. The Rangers added three insurance runs, including a solo homer by Joc Pederson off Grant Anderson in the sixth. Milwaukee managed only a two-run homer by Gary Sánchez in the seventh, finishing with four runs despite scoring twice in the opening inning.
Brew Crew BallGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (85-51) vs. Texas Rangers (66-70)
The Brewers seek to complete a sweep of the Rangers with Dustin May on the mound against Kumar Rocker. May has been inconsistent since joining Milwaukee from the Cardinals, posting a 1-1 record with a 5.87 ERA over four starts, though his command and ability to generate swings and misses remain concerns. Rocker, the 2022 third overall pick, carries a 4.41 ERA but has particularly struggled against teams that see many pitches per plate appearance—the Brewers rank second in baseball in that category. The Brewers will deploy a modified lineup with Jackson Chourio batting cleanup in place of William Contreras, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m.
Brew Crew BallGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (82-51) @ New York Mets (60-73)
The Brewers and Mets play the deciding game of their series with Jacob Misiorowski starting for Milwaukee against Sean Manaea for New York. Misiorowski is having an excellent season with a 1.68 ERA and 216 strikeouts, though the Mets have had some success against him in previous matchups. Dustin May avoided serious injury after being hit by a pitch the previous night and could return to pitch on Sunday. The Brewers will be without several regulars including Brice Turang and Christian Yelich due to Manaea being a left-handed pitcher.
Brew Crew BallBrewers' Dustin May exits start against Mets with injury after one pitch
Brewers starter Dustin May was hit by a line drive off the bat of Mets leadoff hitter A.J. Ewing on the first pitch of the game and exited after throwing just one pitch. May was diagnosed with a right scapula contusion, though X-rays came back negative. Left-hander Robert Gasser replaced May on the mound, disrupting the Brewers' rotation plans as Gasser was scheduled to start Sunday against Texas.
Reviewing the BrewShane Drohan's surprise relief appearance won't impact Brewers' upcoming rotation plans
The Milwaukee Brewers plan to continue using a six-man rotation for at least one more cycle before shifting Shane Drohan to a long-relief role, as he approaches his career high of 129 innings. Drohan's surprise relief appearance on Tuesday, where he pitched two scoreless innings, was simply a way to delay his next start rather than signal an end to the six-man rotation strategy. The Brewers adopted the six-man rotation during a grueling stretch of 17 games in 17 days and have maintained it with recent additions Dustin May and Kyle Harrison joining the rotation alongside Misiorowski, Henderson, Gasser, and Drohan.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers news: Cooper Pratt reinstated, Brandon Lockridge optioned, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Chris Sale
The Brewers reinstated shortstop Cooper Pratt from the injured list after a 10-day absence due to a hamstring strain, completing a brief one-game rehab assignment with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Pratt's return restores the Brewers' middle infield to full strength alongside second baseman Brice Turang, who recently returned from knee soreness. The team will face Seattle's ace Logan Gilbert tonight, with Dustin May taking the mound for Milwaukee in the second game of their series following a 22-0 victory.
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The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Dustin May from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline and have developed rookie Logan Henderson into a playoff-caliber starter, giving them four strong pitching options. MLB's 2026 postseason schedule features fewer off-days in the Divisional Series than last year, with games running October 3-9 with only two rest days instead of three. This compressed schedule means starting pitchers will have just three days of rest between potential starts in Games 1 and 4, or Games 2 and 5, giving teams with deeper rotations like the Brewers a competitive advantage.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers' upcoming pitching schedule reveals continuation of recent rotation strategy
The Milwaukee Brewers will continue their six-man rotation for one more cycle before moving Shane Drohan back to the bullpen, according to beat writer Curt Hogg. The team adopted the six-man rotation after acquiring Dustin May at the trade deadline and activating Kyle Harrison from the injured list, allowing them to manage workload for young arms during a grueling stretch of games. While the rotation has helped protect their young pitchers from excessive innings, it has strained the bullpen, forcing the team to briefly lose reliever Bryse Wilson to waivers before he re-signed. Misiorowski, Harrison, Henderson, and May are locked into the rotation for the remainder of the season and postseason, with Gasser securing the final spot for now.
Reviewing the BrewInjured Brewers reliever's path back to big leagues complicated by trade deadline additions
Joel Kuhnel, acquired by the Brewers from Oakland in early June, initially impressed with increased velocity but struggled with a 6.54 ERA over nine appearances before being placed on the injured list with shoulder impingement in early July. Now 12 days into a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville, Kuhnel faces an uncertain future as the Brewers' trade deadline acquisitions—Dustin May, Antonio Senzatela, and JoJo Romero—are expected to fill the bullpen roles he previously occupied. With pitchers limited to 30 days on rehab assignment and Romero expected to return later this month, Kuhnel could be designated for assignment once his rehab window closes unless roster expansion in September provides additional roster spots.
Reviewing the BrewJake Bauers offers the exact level-setting NSFW quote the Brewers needed
The Brewers' offense has collapsed in August, batting just .212 with 3.33 runs per game compared to .255 and 5.06 runs before the month began, resulting in a 6-6 record. A three-game sweep by the Padres, during which Milwaukee scored only seven total runs despite strong pitching from Logan Henderson and Dustin May, highlighted the offensive struggles. First baseman Jake Bauers attributed the problem to mental approach, saying the team needs to "chill the f*** out a little bit," noting that the Brewers have abandoned their typically patient plate discipline by increasing their swing and chase rates since August began. Bauers pointed to specific examples like Jackson Chourio swinging at pitches well out of the strike zone against Padres relievers as evidence the team is pressing rather than sticking to their disciplined approach.
Reviewing the BrewEarly returns on Brewers' key deadline swap with Cardinals suggest it was a win-win trade
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline, sending prospects Josiah Ragsdale and Alexander Frias in return. May has made an immediate impact with a 2.08 ERA through two starts, including a seven-inning performance against San Diego that allowed just one earned run. Meanwhile, both prospects are performing well in the Cardinals system, with Frias batting .337 in 66 minor league games and Ragsdale continuing a power surge that saw him hit 19 homers in 86 games before the trade.
Reviewing the BrewPredicting the Brewers' postseason pitching rotation after the trade deadline
The Milwaukee Brewers, with a 74-44 record and a 5.5-game lead in the NL Central, are positioned to earn a first-round bye in the postseason but still need to determine their third and fourth starting pitchers behind Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison. The team acquired Dustin May at the trade deadline in exchange for two top-15 prospects, creating competition with Logan Henderson for the number three spot. Henderson, a 24-year-old right-hander, has posted a 6-1 record with a 2.70 ERA in 10 starts this season despite missing time with injuries, and has allowed three or fewer earned runs in all 15 of his major league starts. Both pitchers are likely to make the postseason roster, but the Brewers must decide which one will be their primary third starter over the final two months of the season.
Reviewing the BrewScathing Brewers trade deadline review fails to capture how impressive Matt Arnold's pivot truly was
The Milwaukee Brewers pursued Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline with multiple packages featuring prospects Luis Peña, Jett Williams, and Alexander Frias, but the Tigers chose the Los Angeles Dodgers' offer instead. After missing out on Skubal, the Brewers quickly pivoted to acquire catcher Bo Naylor and pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero, and Antonio Senzatela, while protecting prospect Logan Henderson from any trade discussions. Though national evaluators criticized Milwaukee's deadline haul as insufficient compared to moves by other contenders, advanced metrics suggest Dustin May was an excellent fit and the best available rental starter the Brewers could have obtained.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers' grueling August schedule forces difficult bullpen roster decision
The Brewers face a grueling August schedule with 17 games in 17 days featuring two West Coast road trips, forcing difficult roster decisions. To manage their young starting pitchers' workload, Milwaukee implemented a six-man rotation with Kyle Harrison and Dustin May, but this reduced their bullpen to seven arms instead of the typical eight. The team designated reliever Bryse Wilson for assignment despite his strong recent performance, posting a 2.63 ERA with 13.2 innings pitched over the last month, to make room for fresh arm Lyon Richardson.
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