Michael King re-signed with the San Diego Padres on a three-year, $75 million deal, aiming to recover from an injury-plagued 2025 season and bolster the team's starting rotation, which has faced significant challenges due to injuries and trades.
The Padres will be without Michael King due to knee inflammation and are uncertain about their starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Dodgers, with options including an opener or Randy Vásquez, as they prepare to defend their NL West lead.
The Padres placed pitcher Michael King on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation, impacting their rotation during a crucial division race, and adding to a season marred by injuries that could affect his free agency prospects.
Michael King, a Rhode Island native and former Boston College star, is returning from an 11-week injury stint to pitch for the Padres against the Red Sox, amid a busy personal and professional period including becoming a father and preparing for free agency, with the team aiming for a deep postseason run.
Dalton Del Don highlights five starting pitchers making significant impacts in fantasy baseball, including Ben Brown's dominant performance, Michael King's fluctuating stats, Hunter Brown's resurgence, Blake Snell's potential for improvement, and MacKenzie Gore's emergence as an ace. Each pitcher presents unique opportunities and challenges for fantasy managers.
Luis Arraez has significantly boosted the Padres' offense since joining the team, contributing to a 9-6 record in games he has started. Despite not hitting many home runs, his presence at the top of the lineup has increased scoring opportunities. The Padres are dealing with Xander Bogaerts' injury, which may sideline him for two to three months, and are considering positional changes, including moving Jake Cronenworth back to second base. Michael King had a strong pitching performance, although he was unhappy about being pulled from the game. The bullpen has been effective, with Robert Suarez standing out as a reliable closer.
Scott White's 2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Busts 2.0 includes new names like Tyler Glasnow, Matt McLain, Cedric Mullins, Salvador Perez, and Michael King, along with holdovers like Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, Blake Snell, Ha-Seong Kim, Joe Ryan, and Spencer Steer. White provides detailed analysis on why these players may not live up to their draft cost, citing concerns such as injury history, potential regression, and declining performance.
The New York Yankees lost 6-2 to the Boston Red Sox in the first game of a doubleheader on Father's Day. The Yankees started strong, but their bats went silent against the Boston bullpen. Clarke Schmidt was sharp through four innings before coming undone in the fifth, and a rare meltdown by Michael King doomed the Yankees. The loss puts the Yankees in danger of being swept in the series.
The Yankees lost to the Red Sox 6-2 in the first game of a doubleheader, with Michael King blowing a tie game in the sixth inning. The Yankees offense struggled without Aaron Judge, mustering just four hits against the Red Sox. Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer in the first inning, but the Yankees did not record another hit until the sixth inning. The loss marks the seventh in their last 10 games for the Yankees.
Tristan H. Cockcroft recommends adding Carlos Estevez, Alex Lange, and Michael King in that order to your fantasy baseball roster as they solidify their roles as closers for their respective teams. He also suggests picking up Tanner Bibee and Mitch Keller as two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
The Yankees' game against the Orioles on Thursday was postponed due to inclement weather. Michael King's subpar performance may be due to a mechanical issue or dead arm, but Aaron Boone believes he is healthy. Aaron Hicks has been struggling at the plate and facing harsh treatment from fans, but Boone is confident he can move past it. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is adjusting to playing outfield. Carlos Rodon, Luis Severino, and Tommy Kahnle are all making progress in their recoveries. DJ LeMahieu is performing much better this season and the team is focused on keeping him healthy.
Michael King's velocity was down during the Yankees' loss to the Phillies due to his mechanics being out of whack, not because of his elbow. King believes his timing is off, causing him to try to generate power early in his mechanics, which is hurting his velocity. Despite not giving up any home runs, King allowed four hits and two inherited runners to score while recording four outs. The Yankees hope the new pitch clock will save players' legs by reducing the time they spend standing.