Elite underlying metrics and a revitalized sinker reveal why the Milwaukee Brewers’ high-stakes acquisition of Dustin May could be the move that secures a pennant.

Dustin May went from playing for the St. Louis Cardinals to joining the Milwaukee Brewers at the trade deadline.

Dustin May arrived in the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse, with his first start scheduled for Thursday. 'They're getting a guy with a lot of fight.'

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-handed starter Dustin May and left-handed reliever JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for outfielders Alexander Frías and Josiah Ragsdale.

Dustin May made a quality start and earned the victory in his Brewers debut on Thursday afternoon, a 5-2 win over the Pirates.

With the Brewers' trade-deadline acquisition of veteran starter Dustin May, rookie right-hander Brandon Sproat became the odd man out of the rotation.

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers explains why Dustin May can strengthen the rotation following Monday's MLB trade deadline.

Get the latest news and updates about the St. Louis Cardinals trading Dustin May and JoJo Romero to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Aug 6, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Dustin May (21) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect