Former Oakland A's relief pitcher Trevor May announced his retirement on his own Twitch livestream on Monday. May was solid for the A's in 2023, recording 21 saves and a 3.28 ERA. The 2008 Phillies fourth-round pick started his major league career as a starter for the Minnesota Twins but settled into a bullpen role soon after. May's big league career was split between the Twins, Mets, and A's. He retires with a 4.24 ERA 33 saves, 66 holds, and a 26.8 K%. Best of luck to Trevor in his post-baseball streaming career!
Oakland Athletics closer Trevor May picked up his 21st save of the season in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. May didn't allow a baserunner and struck out one in his inning of work. The veteran reliever is on a very nice run since June, picking up all 21 of his saves while allowing only 11 runs (eight earned) in 34 IP (2.08 ERA). With May not under contract for 2024, his fantasy value remains up in the air. Should he return to Oakland, he would likely not have much competition for the closer role, meaning he would be draftable as a low-end reliever.
Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May was asked to pitch the ninth inning of the 5-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. He allowed one hit, but that was all as he earned his 18th save of the season. May now owns a 3.89 ERA (5.27 FIP), 1.50 WHIP, 18.6% strikeout rate, and 15.8% walk rate through 42 games this season. The 33-year-old might lead the A's bullpen, but those are hard numbers to roster in standard 12-team formats, even with his occasional save. Fantasy managers can likely find better relief help on the waiver wire.
Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May recorded his 13th save of the season on Tuesday when his club defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-4. The 33-year-old completed one inning of work, striking out one and allowing no baserunners. May hasn't been the most dominant reliever in 2023, posting a 4.37 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 18.2% strikeout rate to go along with a 16.4% walk rate. Despite leading the A's bullpen, the nine-year veteran isn't very valuable in standard leagues with his lackluster numbers and rare save opportunities.
Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May was given the ball with a four-run lead during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. The right-hander proceeded to allow five runs (three earned) on three hits and two walks. It didn't help that the defense only made mistakes as well, but May wasn't helping himself on the mound. The 33-year-old has been fairly solid with 12 saves on the season. However, the A's aren't in the playoff race, so it wouldn't be shocking if they decide to give some young pitchers a chance in the closer role. For now, fantasy managers who have May rostered can continue using him, but don't be surprised if they decide to shake it up.
Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Trevor May continued his nice run on Sunday, picking up the save in an 8-6 win over the San Francisco Giants. May didn't allow a baserunner and had zero punchouts in his inning of work. That makes six outings in a row where May hasn't allowed a run, and he has lowered his ERA from 5.32 to 4.15 in that stretch. The veteran reliever has taken a stranglehold of the A's closing job and is unlikely to lose it unless he has multiple blow-ups. The A's aren't exactly a powerhouse, so don't expect huge save totals, but May should be rostered in any standard or deeper leagues where saves matter.
Oakland Athletics reliever Trevor May closed out Tuesday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Detroit Tigers. He went one inning, allowing no hits and one walk while striking out one to earn his sixth save of the season. May's numbers aren't pretty, as he's sporting a 5.16 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and 17.6% strikeout rate across 22 2/3 innings. But since May 1, the 33-year-old owns a 2.70 ERA and all of his saves have come after the start of June. May can still be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues, but fantasy managers in deeper formats targeting saves should think about picking up the former fourth-round pick.
Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May closed out Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, going one inning, walking two and striking out one without allowing a run, earning the save. It's his third save of the season, and they've all come since June 7. May now owns an ugly 6.61 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, and 16.5% strikeout rate over 16.1 innings. Despite the meager numbers, though, the 33-year-old is leading the Oakland bullpen and should continue to see the majority of save situations, that is, until Zach Jackson (elbow) returns from the injured list.
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May was called upon to shut the door versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. At first, it wasn't a save situation, but Ken Waldichuk got into some trouble in the ninth. May was asked to come in with two on and a run already in, making it a save situation. He gave up a single to the first batter he faced, but settled down after that. May got the next two batters out, which resulted in his first save of the season. He's allowed one run over his 7 2/3 innings of work so far this season. He appears to be the clear favorite for saves in Oakland.
Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May (personal) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April while working on his mental health. He was able to get through a recent minor league rehab assignment without any issues. The expectation is that May is going to be eased back into action. However, he should be pitching in high-leverage spots once he's back to full speed. In a corresponding move, left-hander Kyle Muller has been optioned to Triple-A with May rejoining the roster.
