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Padres Re-Sign Michael King to 3-Year, $75 Million Deal With Early Opt-Outs

Analysts say the opt-out-heavy structure puts more risk on San Diego.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Ranger Suárez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in game three of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Overview

  • San Diego announced a three-year, $75 million contract for Michael King with player opt-outs after the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
  • King’s 2025 was cut short by a shoulder nerve issue and knee pain, and he finished with a 3.44 ERA over 15 starts.
  • Team leaders see his return as stabilizing the rotation alongside Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove, with Yu Darvish expected to miss next season after elbow surgery.
  • ESPN’s Bradford Doolittle gave the move a C+ grade, calling the contract player-friendly due to the early opt-outs shifting risk to the club.
  • The Padres also have a reported three-year agreement with KBO infielder Sung-Mun Song and signed RHP Triston McKenzie to a minor-league deal with a Spring Training invite as the starter market develops slowly, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.