In a touching moment that combined nostalgia and celebration, Dustin May was honored with his 2025 World Series ring by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. The ceremony took place before the Dodgers squared off against the St.

Louis Cardinals in their series opener. It was a homecoming of sorts for May, as he was warmly greeted by manager Dave Roberts and several of his former teammates, creating a snapshot of camaraderie shared on the team’s social media.

The Dodgers’ social media post, featuring May donning his Dodgers gold jersey, captured the sentiment perfectly: “Good to see you, Champ. 💍”

May, who was a third-round pick by the Dodgers in the 2016 MLB Draft, had a promising start with the team, showcasing a dynamic array of pitches that had fans dreaming of his potential. Unfortunately, his journey was marred by injuries that limited his innings and consistency. From his Major League debut in 2019 until 2024, May managed just 191.2 innings, with last season marking his most active year, pitching 132.1 innings across 25 appearances.

Despite the promise he showed early on, May struggled to maintain his form, posting a 4.96 ERA last season between his time with the Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox. The midseason trade to Boston, which was meant to be a fresh start, didn’t pan out as expected. May’s performance with the Red Sox saw a 5.40 ERA over six appearances, leading Boston to let him enter free agency after the season.

In a bid to rejuvenate his career, May signed a one-year, $12.5 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. However, the results have been reminiscent of his struggles last year, as he seeks to find the form that once made him a top prospect.

On the flip side of the trade, the Dodgers seem to have struck gold. In exchange for May, they acquired promising talents James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard.

Tibbs, in particular, has been a revelation. The young prospect has been lighting it up with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets, earning the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week honors for his outstanding performance from March 31 to April 5.

During that stretch, Tibbs hit .400 with a staggering 1.523 OPS, including five home runs, showcasing the kind of power and potential that could make him a future star for the Dodgers.

As May continues his journey with the Cardinals, the Dodgers are reaping the rewards of their strategic trade, bolstering their future with young talent while celebrating the contributions of their past players. It’s a testament to the ever-evolving nature of baseball, where past glories and future hopes intertwine on the diamond.