Righthander Dustin May, who pitched six games for the Red Sox after being acquired from the Dodgers at last year’s trade deadline, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cardinals in free agency, according to multiple reports.

May, who made 23 starts in 2025 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, should slot in at the top of the Cardinals’ rotation.

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly adding a veteran to their pitching staff. A report says that the team and free agent Dustin May are in agreement on a contract pending a physical. Thanks to the always reliable MLB Trade Rumors,

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cardinals Agree to Sign Longtime Dodgers Pitcher Dustin May After Stint With Red Sox. Righthander Dustin May has agreed to a deal with the Cardinals, according to a report from The Athletic ’s Katie Woo.

Heading into 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals will seemingly take a further step back, as they did in 2025, when they finished fourth in the National League Central with a 78-84 record.

With opportunity in their rotation to offer a starter looking to re-establish health and performance, the Cardinals are finalizing a deal with former Dodgers' right-hander Dustin May.

"The Padres' players in the talks include right-hander Nick Pivetta, outfielder Ramón Laureano and relievers Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon and Jeremiah Estrada. San Diego, in turn, is asking the Mets about their young major leaguers and all of their top prospects, both pitchers and position players."

The St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a contract for free-agent starting pitcher Dustin May, according to multiple reports.

The St. Louis Cardinals have the veteran starting pitcher that they have been looking for. All offseason, the Cardinals have been open about the fact that they

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May has found a new team as the 28-year-old starter signed for the St. Louis Cardinals on a one-year deal on Saturday.