# Brewers Target Free Agent Starters After May Exit

> Milwaukee Brewers seek four pitchers to replace Dustin May ahead of 2026 trade deadline.
- Title: Brewers Target Free Agent Starters After May Exit | Shortify
- Summary: Milwaukee Brewers seek four pitchers to replace Dustin May ahead of 2026 trade deadline.
- Keywords: milwaukee brewers, dustin may, shane bieber, jack flaherty, nick pivetta, lucas giolito, mlb trade deadline, free agent pitchers, 2026 mlb season, Milwaukee Brewers On SI
- Source: Milwaukee Brewers On SI — https://si.com/mlb/brewers/onsi/four-free-agent-starters-brewers-can-target-after-dustin-may-exit-pat3
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: milwaukee brewers, dustin may, shane bieber, jack flaherty, nick pivetta, lucas giolito, mlb trade deadline, free agent pitchers, 2026 mlb season, sports
## Brewers Need Pitching Help
Milwaukee Brewers needed extra pitching ahead of 2026 MLB trade deadline after swinging deal with St. Louis Cardinals.
## Dustin May Free Agent
May has another World Series ring but is a free agent unlikely to return to Milwaukee.
## Four Starters to Target
Brewers can sign four pitchers who could replace May without breaking the bank.
## Shane Bieber
Bieber was 2020 American League Cy Young winner with career 3.31 ERA in nine seasons.
## Bieber Injuries
Injuries have derailed Bieber over recent years with high price tag but potential upside.
## Jack Flaherty
Flaherty had 4.48 ERA in 2026 with Detroit Tigers after two years of tough seasons.
## Flaherty's Past Performance
Flaherty had 3.17 ERA in 2024 with 28 starts before recent struggles.
## Nick Pivetta
Pivetta had 2.86 ERA in 2026 after missing most of season with injuries.
## Pivetta's 2025 Performance
Pivetta had 2.87 ERA in 31 starts during 2025 season before injuries.
## Lucas Giolito
Giolito had 5.16 ERA with San Diego Padres after signing late in free agency.
## Key takeaway

Milwaukee Brewers can sign Shane Bieber, Jack Flaherty, Nick Pivetta, or Lucas Giolito as free agents to replace Dustin May before the 2026 trade deadline.