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Michael King (elbow) not expected to need Tommy John surgery

by Chris Schommer | Padres Correspondent | Tue, Jul 26th 9:59am EDT

Michael King (elbow) is not expected to require Tommy John surgery after an MRI revealed no apparent UCL structural damage. (Jon Heyman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

This is the best case scenario for the right-hander, as now there is a possibility he will be available as early as 2023 spring training. King was in the middle of a breakout season with the Yankees, posting a 2.29 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 66 strikeouts in 34 relief appearances this season.

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