SAN DIEGO — Pitcher Michael King and the San Diego Padres avoided an arbitration hearing when they agreed Friday to a one-year deal guaranteeing $7.75 million. King gets a $3 million signing ...

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that they've agreed to terms with right-handed starter Michael King on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026. The deal allows the two sides to ...

King performed very well in his first season as a full-time starter. Despite his slow start in April, the right-hander posted a 2.95 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across a career-high 173 2/3 innings.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King commented on the rumblings about him being traded this winter at Fan Fest Saturday. More news: Manny Machado Disappointed in Padres’ Quiet ...