The Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday placed starting pitcher Dustin May on the 15-day injured list with low back tightness, meaning he will not be eligible to pitch again in the regular season.

The Dodgers believe they caught the ailment early enough for May to be available to them in the postseason, and that resting him now will allow him to be back in time for the start of the National League Division Series, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported.