Dustin May’s Miraculous Comeback Fuels Brewers’ World Series Dream

Two years ago, Dustin May wasn’t sure he would ever pitch again. A flexor tendon injury led to Tommy John surgery, and a torn esophagus followed by another elbow injury further derailed his career. Now, the 29-year‑old right‑hander is back on baseball’s biggest stage, chasing another World Series title with the Milwaukee Brewers after years of uncertainty about his future.

“Very blessed to be here,” May said on Foul Territory. “I thank the Lord every day for just giving me the opportunity to be here. Looking back over the last two years, I mean, two years ago I wasn’t sure if I was ever going to play again. So being able to be here, be on this stage again, with this team, in this moment, I’m very lucky and blessed.”

From Near‑Retirement to the Postseason

May’s uncertain future was rooted in ...