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Padres Decline Michael King's Player Option, Urged to Re-Sign Pitcher

Padres Decline Michael King's Player Option, Urged to Re-Sign Pitcher
World Sports · 05:07:10 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

The San Diego Padres have declined the player option on right-handed pitcher Michael King, a move that makes him a free agent. Despite the decision, analysts say the team must find a way to re-sign King to preserve starting rotation depth.

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