Michael King Eyes Big Free Agent Deal | San Diego Padres News

Michael King, San Diego’s prized ace with a $75M contract, is poised to opt out and hit free agency—potentially landing a massive payday as one of the top starters on the market. His strong season (3.23 ERA) makes him a hot commodity, especially with Tarik Skubal looming behind him. The Padres, already reshuffled at the trade deadline, now face a major pitching void if he departs. Expect King to test the market for a deal worth far more than his remaining $50M, forcing San Diego into a tough re-signing decision—or risk losing a cornerstone piece ahead of next season’s playoff push. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72a24b100b1d59b3