Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dustin May

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dustin May made an impact.

Dustin May is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. Drafted by the Dodgers in 2016, he made his major league debut in 2019. May was a member of the Dodgers team that won the World Series in 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2016, Dustin May was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round of the Major League Baseball Draft and signed with them for a $1 million signing bonus, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

2017: Played for the Great Lakes Loons and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

In 2017, Dustin May played for both the Great Lakes Loons and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, compiling a combined 9-6 record with a 3.63 ERA.

2018: Selected to the California League All-Star Team

In 2018, Dustin May was selected to the post-season California League All-Star Team and started the Drillers' title clinching playoff game on September 14, allowing two runs in five innings.

August 2, 2019: MLB Debut

On August 2, 2019, Dustin May was called up to the majors and made his MLB debut for the Dodgers as the starting pitcher against the San Diego Padres, pitching 52⁄3 innings and recording his first MLB strikeout against Hunter Renfroe.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Dustin May made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2019: Texas League All-Star and Promotion to AAA

In 2019, Dustin May was selected to the mid-season Texas League All-Star Game and the All-Star Futures Game. He was also promoted to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers on June 27.

2020: World Series Win

In 2020, Dustin May won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2020: Opening Day Starter

In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Dustin May was selected to start for the Dodgers on Opening Day after Clayton Kershaw's injury, becoming the youngest opening day starter for the Dodgers since 1981.

August 20, 2022: First Start After Recovery

On August 20, 2022, Dustin May made his first start after returning from Tommy John surgery recovery, striking out nine and allowing only one hit in five scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins.

2024: Contract Agreement and Esophageal Tear Surgery

In 2024, Dustin May and the Dodgers agreed to a $2.135 million contract in salary arbitration, though he began the season on the 60-day injured list. In July, May underwent surgery for an esophageal tear, ending his chance to return in 2024.

April 1, 2025: Return to Major League Mound

On April 1, 2025, Dustin May returned to a major league mound, starting for the Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves and pitching five innings with six strikeouts while allowing only one unearned run.