Following his trade from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Milwaukee Brewers at the MLB trade deadline, Dustin May broke his silence with a brief but heartfelt social media message to Cardinals fans.
May, who was acquired by St. Louis on a one-year deal before the 2026 season, was dealt to the Brewers alongside left-handed reliever JoJo Romero in exchange for outfield prospects Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale. The move aligned with the Cardinals’ long-term rebuilding strategy, as both pitchers were approaching free agency after the season.
Shortly after the trade became official, May shared a seven-word message on social media:
“St. Louis it was an absolute pleasure”
The post quickly gained traction among Cardinals fans, many of whom thanked the right-hander for his contributions during his lone season with the club. According to Heavy.com, the message reflected May’s appreciation for the organization and fan base despite spending just one year in St. Louis.
May arrived in St. Louis last offseason looking to revive his career after multiple injury setbacks. He delivered one of the better bounce-back campaigns of his career, posting a 5-7 record with a 4.38 ERA while striking out 106 batters over 109 innings before being moved at the deadline. His improved form made him one of the Cardinals’ most attractive trade assets.
The Cardinals had long been expected to shop May before the deadline. President of baseball operations Chaim Bloom signed the 28-year-old with the understanding that a strong first half could turn him into a valuable trade chip, and that’s exactly how the season unfolded. Analysts had predicted for months that May would be moved if he pitched well enough to raise his value.
Now with the Brewers, May joins a National League Central contender hoping to strengthen its rotation for the stretch run. Milwaukee is counting on the hard-throwing right-hander to provide quality innings as the club pushes toward another postseason appearance, while the Cardinals continue building for the future with the young prospects they acquired in return.
