The Chicago Cubs are in desperate need of starting pitching and are reportedly showing interest in Milwaukee Brewers free agent Dustin May.
"Free agent RHP Dustin May is drawing interest from a broad group of teams that includes the Cubs," wrote MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Wednesday.
May started the season with the St. Louis Cardinals and was traded to the Brewers at the trade deadline. Originally, the Brewers hoped he would be a key part of their rotation in the postseason, but after some good moments, May struggled to find consistency.
Eventually, the Brewers ended up going with Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson and Robert Gasser as their postseason starters, and then decided to throw a bullpen day instead of a fourth starter.
May did get opportunities as the starter or bulk pitcher on those days, but he was not a traditional starter. However, he helped them win the World Series, and then declined his option. The Cubs could see him as a bounce-back candidate, and he would not be too expensive.
Right now, the Cubs are going into the season with Edward Cabrera and Justin Steele at the top of their rotation. Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman are free agents, and Cade Horton and Ben Brown could miss most of the season.
May is a veteran starter who had a lot of good moments last season. He has postseason experience and would be a solid option for the Cubs. Stealing him away from a rival would just be icing on the cake.