The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that pitcher Dustin May will miss the rest of the season following esophageal surgery.
Dustin May has been unable to remain healthy.
The 26-year-old right-hander felt a sharp discomfort in his oesophagus and stomach while eating dinner on Wednesday.
The agony continued, causing him to seek medical assistance the next day.
May’s operation was successful, but he will not return to the mound this season.
This new setback adds to a string of ailments that have hampered May’s career.
He last pitched for the Dodgers in May 2023 and has been out this season while recovering from surgery for a right flexor strain and UCL sprain in his throwing arm, which he had last July.
May had started throwing two months previously and was prepared for a rehabilitation assignment when the oesophagus problem surfaced.
May’s current injury occurred abruptly and needed prompt medical attention.
The Dodgers hoped that his comeback would help their injury-plagued pitching staff, which now features Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw, Emmet Sheehan, Brusdar Graterol, Joe Kelly, and Ryan Brasier.
Additionally, Tyler Glasnow is anticipated to return shortly, while star youngster Bobby Miller was just moved to Triple-A, and Shohei Ohtani will not throw this season due to reconstructive elbow surgery.
May, noted for his high-velocity fastball that can exceed 100 mph and wide throwing repertoire, was projected to be a key member of the Dodgers’ rotation.
During the COVID-shortened 2020 season, he demonstrated his full talent.
However, ailments have hampered his career, including Tommy John surgery in May 2021 and a lower back issue that restricted him to six games in 2022.
Despite these problems, May has a respectable 3.10 ERA in 191 2/3 innings from 2019 to 2023.
However, injuries limited him to only 122 innings across all levels from 2021 to 2023.
The Dodgers, who are presently leading the NL West with a 56-40 record despite a recent spate of defeats, will have to navigate the rest of the season with a weakened rotation.
May’s absence complicates matters for the Dodgers, who have been relying on only four starters in the last week before the All-Star break.
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