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Dustin May to miss Saturday start due to back pain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:30 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Dustin May to miss Saturday start due to back pain

Summary

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dustin May will not start Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins due to lower back tightness. May was pulled early from his previous outing in Kansas City, where he struggled significantly. Instead, Andre Pallante will take the mound for the Cardinals, who have lost five of their last seven games, including a 4-0 defeat to the Marlins on Friday night. Kyle Leahy is slated to start in the series finale against Miami on Sunday. May's back issues come after a standout performance earlier this month where he recorded a complete-game shutout against the San Diego Padres.

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By the Numbers

•Dustin May is sidelined with lower back tightness.
•Andre Pallante will start in place of May against the Marlins.
•Cardinals have lost five of their last seven games.
•May previously pitched a complete-game shutout on June 15.
•Kyle Leahy is scheduled to start Sunday against Miami.

Latest Updates

4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Standout Pitcher to Miss Saturday Start Because of Back Pain

What they're saying

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Dustin May, who fired the game of his life on June 15, will be skipped in the Cardinals' rotation on Saturday because of lingering back pain. May was pulled early from an ugly outing in Kansas City last Sunday and will miss his first start of 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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