Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May recently underwent season-ending esophagus surgery, adding to the team’s list of injured pitchers. May had to have the surgery to repair a tear in his esophagus after experiencing discomfort following a meal earlier in the week. This news comes as a blow to the Dodgers, who are already missing key pitchers like Clayton Kershaw, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Walker Buehler.
May, who was on track to potentially return from a previous elbow surgery, had a strong start to the season with a 4-1 record and a 2.63 ERA in nine appearances. However, his 2021 season came to an end after just two months due to his first elbow surgery. The 26-year-old has a career record of 12-9 with a 3.10 ERA in 46 games over five seasons with the Dodgers.
With May out for the rest of the season, the Dodgers were hoping that Kershaw would be able to make a comeback soon. Kershaw took a step in the right direction with a successful rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, pitching three scoreless innings and striking out five batters in a 38-pitch outing.
This setback for May and the Dodgers highlights the challenges that teams face when dealing with injuries to key players. It also emphasizes the importance of depth in pitching staffs and the need for teams to have contingency plans in place for such situations.
As the Dodgers navigate through this difficult period, fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on the progress of their injured pitchers and hoping for a speedy recovery for Dustin May. Stay tuned for more updates on Major League Baseball by following your favorite teams and players to receive personalized newsletters.