Michael King

Michael King remains shut down from throwing.

Fantasy Impact

The Padres continue to gather medical information as King's recovery remains in a "holding pattern." He remains without a clear timetable to return from a pinched nerve in his right shoulder.

Michael King has begun playing "light catch."

Fantasy Impact

King has been on the injured list for the past week. He was diagnosed with a pinched nerve in his shoulder after it was reported that he slept on his shoulder wrong. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

The Padres are placing Michael King on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

King was scratched from his latest start on Saturday. It was reported he slept awkwardly on his shoulder Friday night. There should be a corresponding move announced.

Michael King has been scratched from Saturday's start due to right shoulder stiffness.

Fantasy Impact

King reportedly slept on his shoulder wrong and wasn't feeling 100% Saturday. This is not expected to be a long-term issue, but this is still a situation worth monitoring. The Padres will go with a bullpen game Saturday with Sean Reynolds kicking things off.

Michael King allowed three earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight over 5.1 innings in Sunday’s loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

King has yet to allow more than three earned runs in any start this season, showing impressive consistency on the mound. After Sunday's outing, King now has a 2.59 ERA and 1.02 WHIP to go with a 4-2 record across 10 starts this season. His next scheduled appearance is Saturday against the Braves, which rank 21st in MLB with a .698 OPS in May.