Dustin May's return to the mound during the Dodgers' Cactus League game was significant, marking his first appearance since May 2023 due to a Tommy John revision surgery and a life-threatening incident requiring emergency surgery for a ruptured esophagus. Emotions ran high for May as he struck out Oscar Gonzalez, feeling a sense of relief that he was able to pitch again. With renewed confidence in his abilities and adjusted techniques, including his slider grip, May expressed that he feels back to normal and grateful for the opportunity to play again.
Dustin May's emotional return to the mound after a career-threatening surgery highlights his resilience and determination, showcasing a new beginning in his baseball journey.
"A huge, huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, it feels like. Just getting back in the dugout... it was really, really heavy."
"I'm alive. I'm glad I'm here; it was just a breath of fresh air, like a new beginning."
"Everything is back to normal. The velocity is where it is at. All the shapes and metrics... are back to normal."
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