Michael King

Michael King allowed two runs on four hits over six innings with four strikeouts and three walks in a win on Wednesday against the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

King was able to work through a quality start despite not forcing many swings and misses. He is scheduled to face the Mariners next.

Michael King allowed four runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings with five strikeouts and one walk in a loss on Friday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

King allowed just a pair of runs in the first five innings before running into trouble in the sixth inning. He'll look to bounce back against the Pirates in his next start.

Michael King allowed one run on one hit over five innings in a no-decision with six strikeouts and four walks on Friday against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

King allowed just one hit, but he did walk four hitters with one of them going on to score in the sixth inning following five scoreless frames. He added six strikeouts on the night. He'll take on the Red Sox next.

Michael King re-signed with the Padres on a three-year, $75 million deal with two opt outs.

Fantasy Impact

King is scheduled to make $22 million if he opts out after 2026 or $45 million if he opts out after 2027 as part of the contract. It had been thought he would head to a new team in free agency, but he'll instead head back to the Padres as part of a backloaded deal. King was limited to 15 starts this past season due to shoulder and knee issues, but he posted a 3.44 ERA across the starts he made.

Michael King is reportedly down to the Orioles, Red Sox, and Yankees in free agency.

Fantasy Impact

Despite an injury-plagued 2025, King is one of the top arms in the current free agent class and looks to be zoning in on the AL East for his next home. Regardless of where he lands, he will be one of the best sources of strikeouts in the league in 2026.