The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox in the final minutes before the 3 p.m. trade deadline on Thursday.

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May’s name had been in trade rumors in recent weeks, and the right-hander will begin the next chapter of his career in Boston.

As for what the Dodgers received in exchange for May, LA acquired outfielder prospect James Tibbs III from the Red Sox, per MLB insider Robert Murray. Tibbs was acquired by the Red Sox from the San Francisco Giants in the Rafael Devers trade.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring outfield prospect James Tibbs III from the Boston Red Sox, according to a source familiar with the deal. Tibbs was acquired by the Red Sox from the Giants in the Rafael Devers trade.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 31, 2025

Tibbs is hitting .232 with 13 home runs and 39 runs batted in across 87 appearances in both High-A and Double-A this season.

The Dodgers officially announced the trade, stating the team had also acquired minor league outfielder Zach Ehrhard along with Tibbs.

The Dodgers acquired minor league OFs James Tibbs III and Zach Ehrhard from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for RHP Dustin May.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 31, 2025

May made his final start for the Dodgers on Sunday, where he allowed four earned runs in five innings against, ironically, the Red Sox. He recorded five strikeouts in his 77-pitch performance.

May is sporting a 4.85 ERA with 97 strikeouts and 1.346 WHIP across 104 innings this season. He ranked second in innings pitched for the Dodgers this season, and showed he could also pitch in relief when he served as a bulk arm behind Shohei Ohtani.

Nevertheless, it’s evident May was not in the Dodgers’ plans moving forward.

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