San Diego Padres, Michael King

Michael King, Padres avoid arbitration, agree on one-year deal with mutual option for 2026
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 avoid arbitration.
Padres Reportedly Unlikely To Trade $22.75 Million Ace Following Arbitration Deal
The San Diego Padres are reportedly listening to offers for starting pitcher Michael King, but a recent deal indicates they may not trade him after all.
Pitcher Michael King, Padres agree to $7.75 million contract and avoid arbitration
Pitcher Michael King and the San Diego Padres have avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing to a one-year deal guaranteeing $7.75 million.
RHP King agrees to deal with Padres, avoiding arbitration
Right-hander Michael King agreed on a one-year contract with the Padres on Friday, avoiding arbitration. The deal possesses a mutual option for 2026. King's contract guarantees him $7.75 million, a source told MLB.
Padres, Michael King agree on contract for 2025 season
The Padres and starting pitcher Michael King have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. The deal includes a $3 million signing bonus and a $1 million salary for 2025 plus a $15 million mutual option for 2026 with a substantial buyout.
Padres reach deal with RHP Michael King to avoid arbitration
The San Diego Padres and right-hander Michael King agreed to a one-year deal on Friday to avoid arbitration. King reportedly will receive $7.75 million this season with a $15 million mutual option for 2026.
REPORT: Braves Trade Target Avoids Arbitration With Padres
The starting pitcher reported to be on the Braves radar has officially agreed to terms on a contract with the Padres that removes arbitration from the equation
Padres roster review: Michael King
Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Michael King followed in Seth Lugo’s footsteps in his transition to the rotation, going wire to wire and peaking with his
Padres agree to contract with Michael King
Michael King shoved for the Padres in 2024, and now he's getting a unique contract with them for 2025 and possibly '26.
Padres avoid arbitration with Michael King, slightly easing payroll crunch
The agreement extends the Padres’ streak of never having gone to an arbitration hearing in A.J. Preller’s tenure as general manager.
Padres, Michael King Avoid Arbitration
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.
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Michael King is 26-26 with a 3.20 ERA in 49 starts and 97 relief appearances with the Yankees (2019-23) and Padres.
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