Dodgers: Dustin May Transferred to 60-Day Injury List

May is still recovering from Tommy John surgery and isn't expected back anytime soon.

The Dodgers have plenty of talented, young arms. Dustin May is right near the top of the list. May owns a 2.84 ERA in 19 starts over the last three seasons, but is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery.

During the lockout, May provided video updates of his recovery progress, but is still a few months away from returning to the mound for the Dodgers.

With that in mind, The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports that the Dodgers have moved May on their official roster. 

#Dodgers officially signed Jimmy Nelson to a one-year contract with club option for 2023. Nelson had TJ surgery last August. Dustin May was placed on 60-day IL to clear a spot on the 40-man roster

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 17, 2022

Team president Andrew Friedman didn't specify an exact timetable for May's return, but simply said "later in season" according to Plunkett.

The Dodgers have historically been cautious with young arms recovering from serious surgeries. Even with a thinner-than-usual starting staff, they aren't the type of franchise to rush May back and risk further injury.