Padres Could Trade Michael King | San Diego Padres News

San Diego Padres may trade prized starter Michael King, despite his $75M contract, as MLB insiders hint at a potential deal ahead of the August 3 deadline. King, a reliable arm since joining the Padres in the Juan Soto trade, boasts a 6-7 record and 3.24 ERA this season, thriving with his pitch movement and weak contact generation. Once a reliever with the Yankees, King’s value is undeniable — teams like the Red Sox, Mets, and Cubs showed interest last offseason. With the Padres still weighing buyer vs. seller status, King’s championship aspirations may clash with organizational priorities as the deadline nears. 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/f173c17bf4049682