San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is reportedly in consideration for a rehab start this weekend, likely at the Triple-A level. The 30-year-old has been on the 60-day injured list since May 25 with a long thoracic nerve injury in his right shoulder. He is expected to return sometime in August. Before the injury, King was dominant, posting a 2.59 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts across 55 innings. His return would provide a significant boost to a Padres rotation looking to stay competitive in a tightly contested National League West race.

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is expected to throw three "innings" during a simulated game on Monday at Petco Park before the series opener against the New York Mets that he is treating as normal as possible in terms of a start day, according to Annie Heilbrunn. King is getting his arm stretched out after not pitching since May 18 due to a pinched thoracic nerve in his shoulder. The 30-year-old veteran is getting close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment, and barring any setbacks, he's expected to return to San Diego's starting rotation sometime in August. When he's fully healthy, King has been an ace for the Friars' pitching staff, so his return would be a big boost. Before going on the injured list, King had gone 4-2 with a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 64 strikeouts and 17 walks in 55 2/3 innings over his 10 starts.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Monday. This is good news as the right-hander has been sidelined since mid-May due to a nerve issue in his shoulder. The expectation is that King will go on a rehab assignment, assuming his simulated game goes well. Barring any setbacks, King should be able to get back in the rotation by the middle of August. In 10 starts this season, King holds a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a 64/17 K/BB ratio in 55.2 innings of work.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) completed his first full bullpen session in nearly two months, reports Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The bullpen session was 25 pitches in length, in what was originally just supposed to be a "touch and feel" session, but King said he wanted to speed up the process. He last pitched on May 18 before going on the injured list with a nerve issue in his shoulder. There's been no official timeline for when the 30-year-old is aiming to return, but mid-August seems the most likely. The ace posted a 2.59 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 55 innings before the injury.

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list earlier in the week. However, does not change his timeline for return. King continues to make progress and is scheduled to have a bullpen session on Thursday after having thrown off flat ground a few times already. Once King passes this hurdle, he will likely go on a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since May with a pinched thoracic nerve in his right shoulder. He owned a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts over 55 2/3 innings before landing on the injured list. King may not return until some time in August, but fantasy managers should continue to stash him in all formats.

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) played catch Monday and is expected to stretch it out to 120 feet Tuesday. King is scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time Thursday, although the team is not officially calling it a bullpen session. The 30-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list May 25 with a long thoracic nerve injury in his right shoulder. King made 10 starts before the injury in his second year with the Padres, posting a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings. He is expected to return between late August and early September.

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) hasn't taken a major league mound since May 18 because of a nerve issue in his throwing shoulder. A month and a half later, King is pain-free, but he's not ready to resume throwing from a mound. "This is as optimistic as we've been, (but) we're still guarding the optimism," manager Mike Shildt told Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune. King has gone 4-2 over 10 starts and tossed 55 2/3 innings of 2.59 ERA ball with 64:17 K:BB and a 1.02 WHIP this season. There's still no timetable for his return, but at least the team is taking an optimistic tone.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) played catch on Wednesday, a step in the right direction in what will hopefully be the beginning of a ramp-up that will eventually lead to his return to the mound. The 30-year-old has been on the shelf with a nerve issue affecting his throwing shoulder, but tests have determined that his shoulder is structurally sound, so there is hope that he'll be able to return in the second half of the season. The righty had been having a great season for the Padres before the injury, registering a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a 20.9 percent K-BB% in 10 starts (55 2/3 IP).

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) has consulted with various specialists across the country regarding his ailing shoulder and is confident that he'll pitch again this season. The 30-year-old stated that the nerve issue he is dealing with is not the same as the one that Parker Meadows of the Tigers dealt with earlierthis year, which took the Detroit outfielderthree months to recover from, and King believes he's further ahead of where Meadows was in his recovery at this point. The righty hasn't pitched since May 18, but has been doing some light throwing on the side, although not as part of a progression. In any case, manager Mike Shildt has already indicated that King will almost certainly be out until after the All-Star break, but the 6-foot-3 hurler should remain stashed where possible. He was riding a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and a strong 20.9 K-BB% percent (64:17 K:BB) through 55 2/3 IP before the injury.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) will almost definitely be out through at least the All-Star break, reports AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. He's been on the injured list since May 18 with a pinched nerve in his throwing shoulder, with rest being the only thing he can do for it at the moment. The 30-year-old was establishing himself as one of the top pitchers in the game prior to the injury, posting a 2.59 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 64 strikeouts and 17 walks in 55 innings. He's still one of the highest priority injury stashes in redraft leagues.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) is unfortunately still unable to throw the baseball right now. Roughly a week ago, King was shut down from throwing while the organization determined the best treatment option for him. It doesn't sound like there has been any positive developments since then. Recently, Padres manager Mike Shildt said there's really nothing they can do until King is able to pick up and throw the baseball again. King has been sidelined since late May due to right shoulder inflammation. His rehab work has stalled, so it doesn't sound like King is going to be back on the mound anytime soon. There is currently no timetable for his return, so fantasy managers will just need to be patient.

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is continuing to rest and gather information about his shoulder injury, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. "We're just in a holding pattern to see what it is and the best way to treat it, if there is a better way to treat it outside of just the rest," manager Mike Shildt said. The Padres have been without King since inflammation forced him to the 15-day injured list on May 25 (retroactive to May 22). The loss of King has been significant for the Padres and fantasy managers alike. He stormed out of the gates this year with a 2.59 ERA and 64 strikeouts against 17 walks in 55 2/3 innings before going on the shelf. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear his return is imminent.

The Athletic's Dennis Lin writes that San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) has begun playing light catch and has reported incremental improvement in his shoulder, but team officials have cautioned that the pinched nerve in question will dictate his timetable for a return. King, who has been SD's No. 1 starter this year, woke up on May 24 with discomfort in his shoulder and is currently on the 15-day injured list. The 30-year-old veteran is optimistic that he'll return in weeks instead of months, but fantasy managers are probably going to need to stay patient and keep him stashed until we have a better idea of when he might be back in the Friars' starting rotation. Before his injury, King was SD's most reliable starter, going 4-2 with a 2.59 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 64 strikeouts and 17 walks in 55 2/3 innings over 10 starts in his second year with the team.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 22. This comes a day after King was scratched from his start against the Atlanta Braves due to a shoulder issue. King is now being placed on the injured list due to right-shoulder inflammation. This is a shame, considering King was pitching well with a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 64/17 K/BB across 10 starts this season. The expectation is that he'll only miss a few weeks, so fantasy managers should stash him on the injured list. In a corresponding move, right-hander David Morgan has been recalled from Triple-A. The expectation is that Stephen Kolek will remain in the starting rotation with King going down.

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King (shoulder) has been scratched from his start on Saturday evening against the Atlanta Braves due to right shoulder stiffness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the right-hander could be in danger of spending time on the injured list, given the severity of the injury. Instead, Sean Reynolds will get the starting nod this evening. Through his first 55 2/3 innings of work this season, King has posted a strong 2.59 ERA with a stellar 1.02 WHIP. Across this stretch, King has struck out 64 batters and served up just 17 free passes. Fantasy managers should expect Reynolds to serve as an opener in this contest, as he has never logged more than three innings in an appearance this season. He enters this game with a high 6.43 ERA and should not be targeted in any DFS competitions.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King blanked the Rockies on Sunday, pitching nine scoreless innings while striking out eight. It was the first complete game shutout of his career, and it looks like he is settling into 2025 as an ace-caliber pitcher after breaking out last season. Through four starts on the year, he has a 2.42 ERA with 24 strikeouts through 22 innings. He'll be looking to top the 200 strikeout mark for the second year in a row, and is currently lined up to make his next start against the Astros later this week.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King had an excellent rebound start in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Guardians. King pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and a walk with 11 strikeouts. He also hit a batter. The 29-year-old's performance was a relief for both the Padres and fantasy managers, as he lasted just 2 2/3 IP in his first start while allowing three runs and walking four. King emerged as a legitimate higher-end fantasy starter last season and has showcased high strikeout upside throughout his career. He has walked five batters in his first two starts, but that has never been an issue in his game. King will face the Athletics in Sacramento in his next start. He is worth starting in fantasy leagues, even though Sutter Health Park has done a poor job of keeping the ball in the park early on.

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King will start on Opening Day on Thursday, March 27, against the visiting Atlanta Braves, according to manager Mike Shildt. King will get the nod over right-hander Dylan Cease to kick things off in 2025 after he finished the 2024 campaign in downright nasty form for the Friars. In his first year as a full-time starter in the big leagues in San Diego in 2024 after being involved in the blockbuster trade that sent outfielder Juan Soto to the New York Yankees, the 29-year-old went 13-9 with a 2.95 ERA (3.33 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP, a career-high 201 strikeouts and 63 walks in 173 2/3 innings over 31 regular-season outings (30 starts). King excelled after basically swapping his sweeper for a harder slider and finished as the No. 16 fantasy starting pitcher. It will be interesting to see how his body handles another full workload in 2025, but you should treat him as a strong No. 2 starter.

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King tossed two shutout frames during his spring debut on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. However, King struggled with his command as he served up two walks over this start. He did tally three strikeouts. Even though King enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024, King sometimes struggled with his command. Last season, he held a high 8.7 percent walk rate which placed him in the 39th percentile. However, he generated hard-contact at an elite 30.3 percent rate and tallied strikeouts at a 27.7 percent rate which helped offset his high walk rate. Through a career-high 173 2/3 innings, the 29-year-old posted a 2.95 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP. He was dominant in the second half of the season as he held a 2.15 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP in 62 innings. He is expected to open the season as the No. 2 starter in the rotation behind Dylan Cease.

The San Diego Padres avoided salary arbitration with right-hander Michael King on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $4 million deal that includes a $15 million mutual option for the 2026 season. King will also receive a $3 million signing bonus and a $1 million salary for 2025. He's guaranteed $7.75 million, and with incentives, he could make as much as $8 million this year. The 30-year-old became a key piece of San Diego's starting rotation last year after being involved in the Juan Soto trade in December of 2023. In a career-high 30 starts in 2024, King ranked fifth in the National League with a 2.95 ERA. His 201 strikeouts were second on the team, and his 173 2/3 innings ranked 14th in the NL. King's name has been involved in trade talks this winter, but the structure of his new deal makes him much less likely to be traded than fellow starter Dylan Cease.