Dodgers News: Dustin May says he is fully recovered from side injury

Dodgers right-hander Dustin May is fully recovered from an injury that limited his action in Spring Training.

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Dustin May, who was sidelined throughout the shortened Cactus League schedule with a sore side muscle, says he is fully recovered and ready to go whenever the season begins.

The tall right-hander, nicknamed “Gingergaard” for his long, red hair, provided an update on his status while appearing as a guest on SportsNet LA with host John Hartung this week.

The 22-year-old was limited to playing catching during most of spring camp. Dodgers president Andrew Friedman hinted through reporters at the end of March that May was mostly recovered, so it is good news for fans to hear the young hurler confirm the news himself.

May made his Major Leagued debut last August, pitching fairly well as a starter, going 1-2 with a 2.82 ERA over four starts. He made ten more appearances out of the bullpen, where he struggled, his ERA climbing above five runs.

The right-hander from Texas finished the 2019 season as the Dodgers second best prospect behind Gavin Lux according to most scouting lists. Baseball America ranked him as the 20th best prospect in baseball.

May was unlikely to crack the rotation to start the season, even if he was healthy or everything started as scheduled, but it would’ve been only a matter of time before he was starting for the Dodgers again.

Given the new circumstances surrounding the 2020 season, it’s unclear what his role will be over a possible shortened season with rosters expected to be expanded to account for limited days off, and May offering the Dodgers another arm who can both start and provide relief help.

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With baseball still on hold, the only competition May is experiencing is through MLB Network Radio’s best hair tournament. He is currently in the championship round against Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson. May told SportsNet LA host John Hartung that he is competitive at everything he does, so of course he wants to win the competition for best hair. Go vote for him!