When speaking to reporters about how he feels, King noted that he's starting to feel much better. This is a promising sign ...

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King declares he’ll be back "well before" expected after his first full bullpen session ...

Losing King would be detrimental for the Padres, especially since he's emerged as the team's bonafide ace. King has a 2.59 ERA with 64 strikeouts and 1.024 WHIP across 10 starts this season.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Petco Park on Friday, June 7, 2024 in San Diego, CA.

King has not only transformed into a reliable starter, but likely the Padres' best starting pitcher this season. He leads all Padres starters with a 2.95 ERA, and is second in wins and strikeouts ...

This season, King has started all but one of the games he has appeared in. King is 9-6 with a 3.26 ERA and 144 strikeouts. King was pitching strong through the summer, posting a 2.67 ERA in June ...

The Padres made a bet on him by acquiring him as a key piece of the Soto deal, and that worked out quite well. King tossed 173 2/3 innings over 31 appearances last year, with 30 of those being starts.

LOS ANGELES — Michael King, the San Diego Padres’ No. 1 starter and a key to their hopes of staying in postseason contention, is expected to remain sidelined through at least the All-Star ...

Michael King and the Padres have settled to avoid arbitration, per source. King will be guaranteed $7.75 million ($3M signing bonus, $1M salary, $3.75M buyout on a $15M mutual option for 2026).

The Padres signed right-hander Michael King to a one-year deal with a 2026 mutual option, avoiding arbitration. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.