Dustin May’s Comeback & Cardinals’ Dilemma

Dustin May’s comeback is blowing up — after injuries and a scary esophageal tear, the Cardinals’ pitcher is now lights out since April 10th, slashing his ERA to 2.54 and dominating with strikeouts. He’s even tweaked his mechanics, raising his arm angle 12 degrees, which seems to be fueling his surge — even if some contact is still too solid. Now the Cardinals face a big decision: trade him for prospects before the deadline, lock him up long-term, or let him play out the season and offer a qualifying deal (worth $23–24M) that could net a high-upside draft pick — like the one that gave them Shane McClanahan. With August 3rd looming, they’ve got to weigh playoff potential against future assets — and it’s a decision that could define their season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f4389c2ca5c2eb4