Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May is headed to the disabled list with a pronator flexor strain, manager Dave Roberts revealed Wednesday.
May left Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, which the Dodgers won 7-3, after the first inning because of a sore right elbow.
In accordance with The Athletic, early tests showed that May’s UCL did not appear to be affected. Roberts said missing a month was “the floor,” but didn’t want to speculate beyond that.
The 25-year-old right-hander had Tommy John surgery in May 2021. He was making his ninth start of the season and has a 4-1 record with a 2.63 ERA. Opponents are hitting .173 against May, which is second-lowest in the National League and sixth-lowest in the majors.
May, known for his long flowing red hair, returned from reconstructive elbow surgery late last season and went 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA in six starts.
Dylan Covey, who was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City before Wednesday’s game, came in to relieve May.
The Dodgers entered Wednesday leading the NL West with a 27-16 record. The starting staff is fourth in the NL with a 3.78 ERA.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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