Dodgers pitcher Dustin May, whose UCL injury on May 1 of last year led to Tommy John surgery, is finally ready to return after nearly 16 months on the shelf. After five outstanding rehab starts in the minors — 19 innings, 4 earned runs, 1.89 ERA, 1.053 WHIP, 33 strikeouts, 6 walks — May will take the mound at Dodger Stadium this Saturday against the Marlins.
With the news of Walker Buehler‘s season-ending surgery, May’s return gains a little more importance. May was always expected back this season and Buehler’s return has always been at least somewhat of a question mark, but now that both are set in stone, there’s starting to be some clarity on exactly what the Dodgers will need from May.