May’s Ankle Injury Update | MLB News

The Cardinals pulled off a gritty 11-5 win over the Braves, but the drama didn’t stop there—pitcher Dustin May took a brutal ankle shot in the first inning and was pulled before finishing the frame. Thankfully, X-rays came back clean, with no break or major damage, though he’s describing the area as “soft” and painful. His availability for the coming days hinges on swelling and how his ankle responds to activity. Already sidelined recently due to back tightness, this injury adds pressure to his trade value ahead of the deadline. With a 4.80 ERA and a 5-6 record in 16 starts, May’s health is key—if he can bounce back to form, like his one-hit shutout against the Padres, the Cardinals could still land a solid return. A serious injury might’ve forced them to keep him, but with clean X-rays, the trade doors remain open. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/a889f964cfc91429