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Dustin May

Dustin May is a professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Drafted in 2016, he debuted in MLB in 2019. He was a member of the Dodgers team that won the World Series in 2020.

1981: Fernando Valenzuela Opening Day

Fernando Valenzuela started on Opening Day in 1981

September 6, 1997: Dustin May's Birth

On September 6, 1997, Dustin Jake May was born. He is now an American professional baseball pitcher.

Others born on this day/year

2016: Dodgers Draft and Signing

In 2016, Dustin May was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round. He chose to sign with the Dodgers for a $1 million signing bonus, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

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.

2017: Minor League Play

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

2018: All-Star Selection and Playoff Game Start

In 2018, Dustin May was selected to the post-season California League all-star team. On September 14, he started the Drillers' title clinching playoff game.

August 2, 2019: Major League Debut

On August 2, 2019, Dustin May was called up to the majors and made his debut for the Dodgers as the starting pitcher against the San Diego Padres.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Dustin May made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2019: All-Star Game Selections and AAA Promotion

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

2020: World Series Win

In 2020, Dustin May was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers team that won the World Series.

2020: Pitching Style Ranked

In 2020, Dustin May was ranked fourth amongst starting pitchers in lateral movement

2020: Opening Day Starter and Season Performance

In the 2020 season, Dustin May was selected to start for the Dodgers on Opening Day. He finished the season with a 3–1 record and a 2.57 ERA.

2021: Season-Ending Injury

In 2021, Dustin May made five starts before tearing his UCL on May 1, requiring Tommy John surgery, which he underwent on May 12, ending his season.

August 20, 2022: Return from Recovery

On August 20, 2022, Dustin May made his first start after returning from Tommy John surgery recovery, striking out nine in five scoreless innings.

December 27, 2022: Marriage to Amelia Trautner

On December 27, 2022, Dustin May married his long-time girlfriend Amelia "Millie" Trautner.

2024: Contract Agreement and Surgery

In 2024, Dustin May agreed to a $2.135 million contract with the Dodgers. In July 2024, he underwent surgery for an esophageal tear, ending his chances to return in 2024.

2024: Saved by his wife after almost choking to death

In 2024, Dustin May was saved by his wife Millie after almost choking to death when he took a bite of lettuce and felt it catch in his throat as the couple was having dinner. May went to the ER where he had emergency surgery to repair a tear in his esophagus.

April 1, 2025: Return to the Mound

On April 1, 2025, Dustin May returned to a major league mound, starting for the Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves.

July 31, 2025: Trade to the Boston Red Sox

On July 31, 2025, the Dodgers traded Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard.

2025: Dodgers Contract

Dustin May signed with the Dodgers for $2.135 million for 2025, avoiding salary arbitration.