Dodgers media reacts to ‘beloved' pitcher being traded to Red Sox
Boston is five games behind first place in the AL East and were surging right before the All-Star break following a trade that sent its slugger Rafael Devers to San Francisco.
Instead of going all-in at the deadline, the team made minor moves, including bringing in often-injured starting pitcher, Dustin May, from the Dodgers.
Despite his injury history, the 27-year old has spent his entire career up to this point with the Dodgers, making him one of the teams longest-tenured players.
May started in 18 games this season for LA, pitched 104 innings and has an ERA of 4.85, over a full run higher than his career average.
Here's what sports media in Los Angeles has had to say about May getting dealt to the East Coast:
Michael Duarte, NBC Los Angeles
'The biggest surprise came late in the day when the Dodgers traded Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfield prospect James Tibbs III.
May, a beloved figure in Los Angeles, had re-established himself as one of the most consistent arms in the Dodgers' rotation after multiple injury setbacks. But with his free agency looming this offseason — and reports suggesting he wouldn't re-sign — the front office made a pragmatic move.
Tibbs, originally acquired by Boston in the Rafael Devers deal with San Francisco, is a high-upside power bat. The Dodgers have long been intrigued by his profile — athletic, strong, with a developing hit tool.
It's a gamble, no doubt. But one made with a clear understanding of the long game.'
Noah Camras, Dodgers Nation/Newsweek
'Wow. The Dodgers got OF James Tibbs — Boston's No. 5 prospect and the ex-Giants first-round pick acquired in the Rafael Devers trade — for Dustin May.
That is an impressive return for May, on an expiring contract.
A really smart move from the Dodgers to close out the deadline.'
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