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Padres Set to Activate Michael King for Start Against Reds

A brief ramp-up follows a five-inning simulated outing to position the right-hander for October.

Aug 9, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Padres plan to reinstate Michael King to start Tuesday against Cincinnati after spending most of the past 3½ months on the injured list.
  • He did not make a minor-league rehab appearance, instead logging a five-inning, roughly 70-pitch simulated game at the team’s Arizona complex.
  • San Diego expects to give King three to four regular-season starts as a controlled build-up for potential postseason work.
  • King has posted a 2.81 ERA over 57 2/3 innings this season, and his return addresses a rotation strong with Nick Pivetta but inconsistent with Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish.
  • The comeback follows a shoulder nerve issue and subsequent left-knee inflammation, and his September outings also factor into his approaching free agency.