Michael King

Michael King has declined the one-year qualifying offer from the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

King had an injury plagued season in 2025, registering just 15 starts for the Padres. If King chooses to sign with another team, the Padres would receive a draft pick in compensation.

The San Diego Padres extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Michael King on Thursday. The 30-year-old right-hander is expected to decline the offer in pursuit of a multi-year deal on the free-agent market.

Fantasy Impact

King is likely to have plenty of suitors this offseason after posting a 3.44 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 73.1 innings pitched in 2025. If King signs with another organization, the Padres will receive a compensatory draft pick.

Padres SP Michael King has declined his portion of the mutual option in his contract.

Fantasy Impact

King will be set to test the free agency market that begins in a few days. The 30-year-old ended the 2025 season with a 5-3 record, 3.44 ERA, and a 1.20 WHIP in 15 games.

Michael King will pitch out of the bullpen in the NL Wild Card Series.

Fantasy Impact

King was on a pitch count to end the regular season as he made his way back from a shoulder injury. He'll likely be in a long relief role out of the bullpen for San Diego.

Michael King tossed five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and four walks while striking out four in Sunday’s victory over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

King was able to bounce back nicely on Sunday after allowing eight earned runs in his previous outing against the Mets. After yesterday's performance, King now holds a 3.57 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP with a 5-3 record across 14 starts this season. His next scheduled start is on Saturday against the Diamondbacks.