LOS ANGELES, CA: According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, Dodgers right-hander Dustin May had surgery earlier this week to repair an esophageal rupture. May won't be able to play again this season because to the procedure; according to Passan, he will need to rehabilitate by not being physically active for the next two months.
No baseball-related activity caused the esophageal rip, and according to Passan, "May sought medical attention for pain in his throat and stomach," which ultimately resulted in the operation.bAccording to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, earlier this week while having supper, May had a "sudden pain."
May was still recovering from surgery on his flexor tendon, which was performed almost precisely a year earlier, therefore he had not yet pitched in 2024. Sadly, May was getting close to a minor league rehab assignment when this most recent injury happened, since he had previously been participating in bullpen sessions and other more intense ramp-ups.
Even though May still would have needed a protracted minor league rehab assignment to strengthen his arm, it was anticipated that he would return before the season ended. For example, May may have taken the mound a little bit sooner if he had returned as a reliever instead of a starter. He could have also been Los Angeles' opener or a multi-inning relief weapon.
Due to the unusual nature of this esophageal surgery, the 2024 campaign will now end in a total washout for May, and his most recent recovery timeframe is unknown.
With two months off from all physical activity that will completely reset May's progress, it's unclear if he'll be ready for Opening Day 2025 or if he'll experience yet another protracted setback in his nascent career between the unique recovery process associated with this surgery and then a traditional ramp-up period.
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