Cardinals Sign May, Boosting Pitching Staff

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome in. This is MLB News Today, where baseball meets AI. The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off their offseason by signing 28-year-old pitcher Dustin May to a one-year deal with the mutual option for. 20-27 This 6-foot-6 ride-hander brings serious heat and front-mind starter potential after debuting in the majors back in 2019. May has battled injuries over the years, making just 46 appearances from 2019 to 2023, while posting a strong 3. 0.10 earned run average. He bounced back in 2025 with a career high 132 and a third innings across the Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, though his. Earned run average sat at 4.96. He missed all of 2024, but now has fresh momentum. Fans are buzzing with optimism after May praised the Cardinals' medical team for their detailed health plans that matches needs perfectly. He highlighted how their approach aligns with his recent challenges and offseason goals under pitching coach Dusty Blake.

1:03In spring training this year in Jupiter, Florida, May dominated with a 1.54 earned run average over three outings. His fastball touched near 100 mph and his curveball looked sharper than ever, echoing his top prospect days in Los Angeles. If the Cardinals keep him on the mound all season, May could fill the void left by Sonny Gray and prove to be the offseason bargain everyone hoped for.