SP - FA
- Age 31
- Boston College
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Next Start
- Rank
- P #41
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- Yahoo
- SP
- ESPN
- SP
- CBS
- SP
Michael King declined his player option with the Padres and will be a free agent.
Fantasy Impact
King had a $28 million player option for 2027. He will seek a long-term deal in free agency.
Michael King told reporters on Thursday that he’s open to returning to the Padres in 2027.
Fantasy Impact
King holds a $28 million player option ($5 million buyout) for the 2027 season. He will likely opt-out and seek a longer-term deal.
Michael King is available for the Padres in Game 4 against the Brewers on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
King threw 40 pitches in a two inning save in Tuesday's Game 3 win. He could also be a candidate to start in Game 5 if the Padres win on Wednesday.
Michael King will take the hill for the San Diego Padres against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS according to Jeff Sanders.
Fantasy Impact
King will toe the rubber against Milwaukee right-hander Logan Henderson for manager Craig Stammen after an impressive performance in his lone NL Wild Card start, tossing seven scoreless innings in a Game 1 8-0 shutout win over the Chicago Cubs.
Michael King allowed five runs on six hits over four innings with five strikeouts and two walks in a loss on Tuesday against the Dodgers.
Fantasy Impact
King threw a scoreless opening frame, before getting roughed up for four runs in the second inning. He allowed six straight hitters to reach base after recording two quick outs. He will start on Sunday against the Diamondbacks if the game means anything for San Diego.
