Los Angeles, – May 17: Starting pitcher Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodger with manager Dave Robert’s, left, ad May would only pitch one inning Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. May left the game with elbow soreness. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)
Dodgers pitcher Dustin May left Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins after one inning due to right elbow pain.
The 25-year old right-hander had Tommy John surgery in May 2021. He was making his ninth start of the season and has a 4-1 record with a 2.63 ERA. Opponents are batting .173 against May, which is second-lowest in the National League and sixth-lowest in the majors.
May, known for his long, flowing red hair, returned from reconstructive elbow surgery toward the end of last season and was 2-3 with a 4.50 ERA in six starts.
Dylan Covey, who was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City before the game, came in for May.
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The Dodgers came into Wednesday leading the NL West with a 27-16 record. The starting staff is fourth in the NL with a 3.78 ERA.
