Dustin May Draws Interest From Four MLB Teams

On November 11, free-agent right-hander Dustin May attracted interest from at least four teams: the Cubs of Chicago, the White Sox, the Padres of San Diego and the Houston Astros. Astros general manager Randy Flores was in the St. Louis Cardinals’ front office when the team signed May last offseason.

May, 29, made 21 starts for St. Louis in 2026, posting a 4.38 ERA. He later joined Milwaukee and recorded a 5.65 ERA in 10 regular-season starts, followed by a 5.73 ERA in five playoff appearances. His career ERA is 4.12 across 102 major-league appearances.

Injuries disrupted May’s career from 2021 through 2024, but he remained healthy over the past two seasons. He began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and has a fastball described as blistering. Teams considering him this offseason would be betting on his potential as well as his recent performance.

A move to the Cubs would put May with Milwaukee’s National League Central rival. San Diego could also contend with the Brewers for the division’s top spot in 2027. The White Sox and Astros play in the American League and were characterized as less immediate threats to Milwaukee.