The Los Angeles Dodgers were reported as having a preference of not trading from their roster to address team needs, but they wound up parting with James Outman and Dustin May in separate deals.
Outman was first to be traded, as the Dodgers sent him to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Brock Stewart. Then shortly before the 3 p.m. PT deadline, the Dodgers traded May to the Boston Red Sox for prospects James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard.
May’s trade came as the Dodgers were poised to activate Blake Snell off the 60-day injured list and have a full starting rotation.
General manager Brandon Gomes said the Dodgers took into account conversations with May about his preference to remain a starter when deciding to move forward with a trade.
During his first interview after being traded to the Red Sox, May expressed his excitement to join the organization and remarked he felt as though starting opportunities with the Dodgers were no longer going to be feasible.
The Dodgers drafted May in the third round in 2016. The right-hander made his MLB debut three years later and pitched in parts of six seasons with the Dodgers.
During that span May went 18-16 with a 3.71 ERA in 65 games (52 starts).
Dustin May’s message about Dodgers
May posted a goodbye message on Instagram in which he reflected fondly on his Dodgers career and looked ahead with optimism.
“As one chapter closes another begins the road wasn’t always easy, but every moment was well worth it. I’m thankful for the years the lessons and the people who stuck with me through it all,” May wrote in the caption.
“It’s hard to put into words what this organization has meant to me and my family, forever grateful to be a @dodgers. Excited for the next one! Boston, let’s get it! @redsox”
May is expected to make his Red Sox debut on Wednesday.
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