Dustin May declines option, heads for free agency after Brewers' World Series win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Dustin May has opted out of his contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming a free agent. His decision follows Milwaukee's recent World Series championship, where he played a supporting role despite posting a 5.73 ERA during the postseason. May's overall regular season performance included a 4.70 ERA across 31 starts with the Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander's struggles may complicate his pursuit of a multi-year deal in free agency, with options for shorter contracts also possible. It remains unclear if the Brewers will attempt to re-sign him.
- •May played a key role in the Brewers' World Series victory.
- •He finished the postseason with a 5.73 ERA.
- •Regular season ERA was 4.70 over 31 starts.
- •May has pitched for four teams since 2025.
- •His decision to opt out allows for potential multi-year deals.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers’ Dustin May headed for free agency after winning World Series
"The Milwaukee Brewers knew when they acquired Dustin May from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade during the season that there was a chance he’d end up being a half-season rental. The final year of his contract featured a mutual option for 2027. Sure enough, May has declined the option and will become a free agent, Jon Heyman of the New York Post […] The post Brewers’ Dustin May headed for free agency after winning World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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