Cardinals might trade Dustin May if performance declines before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals could trade right-hander Dustin May if they start to fade in the postseason race. May, who has a 4.30 ERA and is under contract for this season, is viewed as a valuable asset for teams seeking pitching help. Currently, the Cardinals sit at 42-38, just 0.5 games back in the NL Wild Card hunt. If their performance worsens before the Trade Deadline, the Cardinals may opt to sell off May to bolster their rebuild. The decision will depend on the team's trajectory in the coming weeks.
- •Dustin May has a 4.30 ERA with a 5-6 record this season.
- •Cardinals are 42-38, close in the NL Wild Card race.
- •Performance decline could prompt a trade of May.
- •May has a 2027 mutual option that is unlikely to be exercised.
- •Cardinals eye future move if they don't maintain competitiveness.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals might trade 4.30 ERA right-hander for one reason
"This wouldn't be totally surprising for the Cardinals this summer.
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