Had most other squads been forced to replace their Opening Day starter moments before the actual game, there probably would have been a bit of panic followed by concern of the team’s ability to rebound from the adjustment. In the case of the Dodgers, it was just another day at the ballpark.
Since he did not make the team’s active roster right out of the gates, many of us guessed that 22-year-old righty Dustin May would be the first pitcher called upon to make a start in the event of an injury. However, we did not think it would happen so soon.