How long was Dustin May out? Dodgers pitcher set for return from two nasty injuries | Sporting News

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Dustin May is excited to return to the mound. The Los Angeles Dodgers' right-hander has missed a lot of baseball, but he's slated to make his return on Tuesday night. “I feel like there will be a lot more emotions for me because of all of the time that I’ve had to think about it,” May told reporters .

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I was waiting for 13 months and the esophagus thing happened and then that changed my perspective on a lot of things in life. I’m excited. I’m just going to put it that way.

” How long was Dustin May out? Dustin May last appeared in an MLB game in May 2023. His return is welcome for the Dodgers given he has a career 3.10 ERA with nasty strikeout stuff.

Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp What was Dustin May's injury? Dustin May initially missed a season-plus due to Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Any possible return last season was squashed when May tore his esophagus while eating food. It's safe to say he's glad to be back.

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