May’s Injury Adds Pressure to Cardinals | St. Louis Cardinals News

Cardinals pitcher Dustin May’s season hit a snag early after a line drive slammed into his shin and ankle, forcing him to exit his start with throbbing pain—no broken bones, but numbness faded and discomfort surged. Coming at a brutal stretch against top teams, his sudden absence complicates the lineup, especially with a doubleheader against the Brewers looming. Manager Oli Marmol stressed it’s too soon to gauge recovery, while May, who’d been finding his rhythm, admitted he wasn’t sharp before the hit. The ball came back at him with the bases loaded, clearing the way for the Braves’ lead. He stayed in briefly to test his ankle, but the swelling and pain made it clear his day was done after just two outs. The Cardinals now face a tough decision as they navigate this unexpected setback. 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/2bde8534225a555d