Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May’s season has come to an end.
The 26-year-old right-hander underwent season-ending esophagus surgery earlier this week, the Dodgers announced on Saturday night.
“While at dinner on Wednesday, Dustin May experienced sudden pain in his esophagus and stomach that persisted after he returned home. He contacted medical staff and ultimately underwent successful surgery on his esophagus. May will not return to pitch for the Dodgers this season,” the team said in a statement.
This marks the latest injury for May, who last pitched for the Dodgers in May 2023.
May hasn’t taken the mound this season while recovering from surgery on a right flexor strain and UCL sprain in his throwing arm from last July. He started throwing in May and was preparing for a rehab assignment before the season-ending throat surgery.
May also underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2021 after tearing his UCL just two months into the season, ending his 2021 campaign. His 2022 season lasted only six games before he was placed on the injured list with lower back tightness.
Called up to the majors in 2019, May has a career 3.10 ERA and 174 strikeouts in 34 starts.
