Milwaukee Brewers provide update on Dustin May after Mets start departure.

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Dustin May at this season’s trade deadline in a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, hoping to add a pitcher with projectable arm talent who could fix flaws shown in his previous stops. May had battled significant arm injuries throughout his career but had finally found health with St. Louis and became a dependable option for the back end of a rotation. His debut with Milwaukee, however, has been challenging, as he has yielded 10 earned runs in 15 1/3 innings.

In a troubling development, May’s fourth start with the Brewers ended after just one pitch. During Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets, he was hit by a comebacker off the bat of leadoff hitter A.J. Ewing, a ball that left the bat at 106 mph and struck him in the upper back near his throwing shoulder. May immediately exited the contest, and Milwaukee’s bullpen took over.

X-rays conducted at the ballpark were negative for structural damage, and the Brewers announced that May exited with a right scapula contusion. This suggests a bruise rather than a fracture or dislocation, marking a best-case scenario for a pitcher who has faced durability questions in the past.

The immediate plan for May remains unsettled. Brewers manager Pat Murphy is expected to provide an update after the game against the Mets concludes, including whether May will be ready to make his next scheduled start. Once a clearer picture emerges, Milwaukee will assess how to manage the rotation in the short term and determine the appropriate next steps for May’s health and competitive availability.