The St. Louis Cardinals chose to sell at the trade deadline this year. Their sale included trades of veterans such as right-hander Dustin May, who they sent to the eventual World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers in a blockbuster deal for…
The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to consider a reunion with free-agent right-handed pitcher Dustin May, according to reporter Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. May pitched for the Cardinals during the 2026 season on a one-year, $12.5 million deal before being traded at the deadline to the Milwaukee Brewers, where he won a World Series title. May recently declined his mutual contract option for 2027 to re-enter free agency.
Heavy writer Curt Bishop argues that May is an ideal target for the Cardinals' rebuild because he fits within their budget and could serve as another mid-season trade asset. Across 31 total starts in 2026 split between St. Louis and Milwaukee, May posted a 7-9 record with a 4.70 ERA and 144 strikeouts.
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