Overview

• San Diego announced King’s reinstatement from the 15-day IL for Tuesday’s start against Cincinnati, with right-hander Alek Jacob optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.
• Manager Mike Shildt framed the comeback as pivotal for the club’s postseason ambitions after an extended absence tied first to a shoulder nerve issue then to left knee inflammation.
• King skipped a minor-league rehab assignment, instead throwing a five-inning, 70-pitch simulated game at the team’s Peoria complex to build up for his return.
• The Padres expect three to four starts down the stretch as ramp-up outings, with an initial cap of roughly 75–80 pitches to manage workload before potential October duty.
• When available this season, King has delivered a 2.81 ERA over 57 2/3 innings, a boost for a rotation leaning on Nick Pivetta as San Diego trails the Dodgers by one game in the NL West.