The Padres have signed pitcher Michael King to a three-year, $75MM contract with opt-outs after the first two seasons, as reported by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. King, who received a $12MM signing bonus and a $5MM salary for 2026, will have a $28MM player option or a $5MM buyout after the season. This surprising move helps bolster San Diego’s rotation, which has been a priority this offseason. King had a standout 2024 season, posting a 2.95 ERA and finishing seventh in NL Cy Young voting.
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