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Dustin May Dumps Brewers After World Series Win
31 Oct
Summary
- Dustin May declined his $20 million mutual option with the Brewers.
- He received a $500,000 buyout instead of a new contract.
- May previously won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dustin May, a former Los Angeles Dodgers star, has declined his mutual option with the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming a free agent just hours after the team secured its first World Series championship. May turned down a $20 million option for 2027, opting instead for a $500,000 buyout.
Originally signing with the St. Louis Cardinals, May was traded to Milwaukee in August. He contributed to the Brewers' postseason run with five appearances, including two starts, totaling 11 innings. Despite an uneven finish, his regular season statistics, including a 4.70 ERA and 144 strikeouts over 145.2 innings, may attract multi-year contract offers this winter.
May's decision highlights the transient nature of player movement in baseball, as his latest championship came with a different team than his previous World Series win with the Dodgers. It is anticipated that Milwaukee will likely not pursue him further, given his camp's probable search for a longer commitment and a salary bump.
