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Cardinals Finalizing Deal with Former Dodgers Starter Dustin May
The Cardinals signed right-hander Dustin May on a one-year deal to strengthen their rotation while the Tigers added veteran closer Kenley Jansen for bullpen experience.
- On Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract with right-hander Dustin May, pending a physical, with a mutual option for 2027, while the Detroit Tigers signed veteran closer Kenley Jansen to a one-year deal with a club option for 2027.
- After trading Sonny Gray, the St. Louis Cardinals pursued Dustin May, 28, to fill a rotation hole as chief baseball officer Craig Breslow moved prospects to reinforce the staff.
- After surgery and a weight regain, right-hander Dustin May threw a career-high 132⅔ innings last year after recovering from a July 2024 torn esophagus and gained weight from 185 pounds to around 205 plus 15 more.
- The short-term nature of both contracts means the Cardinals have a one-year upside signing in Dustin May who could be signed long-term or traded, while Kenley Jansen gives the Detroit Tigers veteran late-inning depth.
- Given his injury history, Dustin May’s multiple elbow surgeries limited him to 20 starts from 2021-24, while Kenley Jansen’s 476 career saves and ERA+ of 155 highlight his veteran value.
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