The San Diego Padres are re-signing pitcher Michael King to a three-year, $75 million contract, which includes a $12 million signing bonus and options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. King, who faced injuries in 2025 but posted a solid 3.44 ERA, is coming off an impressive 2023 season with a 2.95 ERA and 201 strikeouts. Retaining King is crucial as the Padres look to offset losses from key players like Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez, while aiming to compete with the Dodgers in the NL West. If healthy, he will partner with Nick Pivetta to strengthen the rotation.
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