Padres, Michael King

Padres, Michael King agree on mutually beneficial contract for 2025 season
The Padres and starting pitcher Michael King agreed to terms on a one-year contract Friday in a deal that had something both sides wanted. King got what he felt was fair. The Padres were able to delay paying him about half the money he will be due in 2025.
Michael King, Padres avoid arbitration, agree on one-year deal with mutual option for 2026
Michael King and the Padres have settled to avoid arbitration, per source. King will be guaranteed $7.75 million ($3M signing bonus, $1M salary, $3.75M buyout on a $15M mutual option for 2026). The buyout can become $4M based on number of games started. @sdutKevinAcee was on it.
RHP King agrees to deal with Padres, avoiding arbitration
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Tom Krasovic: As Padres, Michael King agree to terms, attention turns to Dylan Cease
A.J. Preller is finding traction amid a low-transaction offseason that seems to have been complicated by a budget crunch. Start with Friday’s breakthrough: the arbitration-avoiding, one-year contract reached between Preller and Padres co-ace Michael King.
Padres Reportedly Unlikely To Trade $22.75 Million Ace Following Arbitration Deal
The San Diego Padres are reportedly listening to offers for starting pitcher Michael King, but a recent deal indicates they may not trade him after all.
Pitcher Michael King, Padres agree to $7.75 million contract and avoid arbitration
Pitcher Michael King and the San Diego Padres have avoided an arbitration hearing by agreeing to a one-year deal guaranteeing $7.75 million
Padres, Michael King Avoid Arbitration
The Padres signed right-hander Michael King to a one-year deal with a 2026 mutual option, avoiding arbitration. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Padres avoid arbitration with Michael King, slightly easing payroll crunch
The agreement extends the Padres’ streak of never having gone to an arbitration hearing in A.J. Preller’s tenure as general manager.
Padres, Michael King agree on contract
The Padres and Michael King have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. The deal inlcudes a $3 million singing bonus and a $1 million salary plus a $15 million mutual option for 2026 with a substantial buyout.
This Mets-Padres trade can steal Michael King away from bitter rivals
This mock trade involving the New York Mets and the San Diego Padres could send Michael King to Queens, keeping him away from New York's NL East rivals, the Atlanta Braves.
Michael King Predicted To Land With Shocking NL Contender In Blockbuster Trade
The San Diego Padres may look to trade starting pitcher Michael King this winter and the Atlanta Braves could be the best landing spot.
Padres Could Sign Top Starting Pitchers in Free Agency Under One Condition
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