Padres could fit the bill for Dustin May’s comeback and watch him hit the jackpot

Does Dustin May help fulfill the Padres pitching needs?

By PJ Potter · Friars on Base

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 6:15 PM

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PJ Potter argues the Padres should consider signing free-agent pitcher Dustin May to upgrade their starting rotation.
May is projected to sign a two-year free-agent deal in the $30 million range this winter.
The 29-year-old pitcher has made 54 starts and logged over 100 innings in back-to-back seasons since 2025.

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Writer PJ Potter argues that free-agent pitcher Dustin May could be a viable, high-upside target for the San Diego Padres' starting rotation this offseason. May is projected to command a two-year contract worth around $30 million on the open market.

Potter highlights that May has logged over 100 innings in back-to-back seasons, making 54 starts since 2025. Additionally, the writer points to May's success against San Diego and the potential benefit of working with Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla.

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