Dominant Dodgers Young Starter To Make Season Debut Saturday

For the first time in 15 months, Los Angeles Dodgers up-and-coming right-hander Dustin May is about to take the mound again in a major league game.

Dustin May’s first start back from Tommy John will be Saturday against Miami, Dave Roberts said.

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) August 15, 2022

May had Tommy John surgery in May of 2021, after showing himself to be a legit rotation piece for the future in 2020. That year, the now-24-year-old started 10 games for the Dodgers, posting a 2.57 ERA with a 44:16 K:BB ratio. 

He stepped it up a notch in 2021, in five starts, with a 2.74 ERA while striking out an eye-popping 13.7 batters per nine innings. Unfortunately, that's when the elbow injury struck him down.

Dustin May just had an immaculate inning down in the minors

He’s expected to join the Dodgers’ rotation next weekend pic.twitter.com/Oc9u4v09so

— Blake Harris (@BlakeHarrisTBLA) August 14, 2022

His rehab assignment over the past few weeks has featured a return to his dominant form, with a 1.71 ERA in 21 innings, while striking out an even more phenomenal 15.4 batters per nine. He will start Saturday for the Dodgers against the Miami Marlins. 

May's return is a welcome sight for L.A., who just learned on Monday that their ace Walker Buehler is having season-ending surgery next week. 

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