Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
2025 proj | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 172.0 | 148 | 61 | 186 | 69 | 3.61 | 1.215 | 51.0 |
2025 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 55.7 | 40 | 17 | 64 | 16 | 2.59 | 1.024 | 52.5 |
2024 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 173.7 | 143 | 63 | 201 | 57 | 2.95 | 1.186 | 86.0 |
2023 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 104.7 | 88 | 32 | 127 | 32 | 2.75 | 1.146 | 55.8 |
2022 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 51.0 | 35 | 16 | 66 | 13 | 2.29 | 1.000 | 34.8 |
2021 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 63.3 | 57 | 24 | 62 | 25 | 3.55 | 1.279 | 17.6 |
2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 30 | 11 | 26 | 23 | 7.76 | 1.537 | -33.8 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | 1.6 |
Date | News |
7/14/25 | Padres Linked to $13 Million Pitcher on Struggling AL Team in Trade. The San Diego Padres are linked with a struggling Baltimore Orioles pitcher who could give the team some innings to help the depleted rotation. The Padres are missing starting pitcher Michael King with a shoulder issue, and Dylan Cease is struggling to deliver ace-level production, leaving the rotation with mainly Nick Pivetta and a recently returning Yu Darvish. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
7/12/25 | Padres Notes: Blockbuster Trade Proposal, Friars Make All-Star History, Michael King Update. Padres Notes: Blockbuster Trade Proposal, Friars Make All-Star History, Michael King Update Nelson Espinal | 2 Minutes Ago May 12, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) delivers during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images / Denis Poroy-Imagn Images In this story: San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres received a positive update on the health of Michael King, who has been out for more than a month. Even though tests are showing no damage to his shoulder, King remains on the injured list, though he could return in the coming weeks. The Padres also got another one of their pitchers Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
7/11/25 | Padres' Michael King Provides Return Timeline, And Fans Will Love It. On Aug. 20, the San Diego Padres will giveaway a bobblehead that features starting pitcher Michael King, and the injured right-hander reportedly said he will be ready to pitch before the big night. “I'll be back well before that,” King said to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The Padres placed King on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation on May 25. After undergoing MRI exams, King's shoulder was determined to have no structural damage. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
7/10/25 | Michael King throws ‘full bullpen,’ eyes August return for Padres. Starting pitcher, out since mid-May with a nerve impingement near his shoulder, is building toward a return in next month or so Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/10/mi... |
7/07/25 | Padres pregame: Kyle Hart optioned to make room for return of Yu Darvish. Right-hander Michael King also transferred to 60-day injured list before Padres game against Diamondbacks Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/07/pa... |
7/05/25 | Padres Insider Doesn't Like San Diego's Chances of Retaining Michael King Long Term. The Athletic's Dennis Lin believes the San Diego Padres may have trouble keeping starting pitcher Michael King after he enters free agency following the 2025 season. The right-hander has a $15 million mutual option for the 2026 season in his contract, however he is likely to decline considering his performances this season and the amount he would likely fetch in free agency. Spotrac believes King is worth a four-year, $71 million contract. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
7/02/25 | Padres' Michael King Could Miss Rest of Season Due to Injury: Report. Michael King is confident he will return at some point this season. The San Diego Padres right-handed starting pitcher went down with shoulder inflammation in his throwing arm, landing on the 15-day injured list on May 25. King has made significant progress after tests determined that his shoulder had no structural damage. King is dealing with a nerve issue, which will not be healed until the nerve starts “firing” again. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
7/01/25 | Padres' Michael King Makes Massive Announcement. San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King made a massive announcement over the weekend. King and his wife, Sheila, announced they are expecting their first child. King emerged as the Padres ace this season, sporting a 2.59 ERA with 64 strikeouts and a 1.024 WHIP prior to landing on the injured list with a pinched nerve. The right-hander recently reported his pain levels are decreasing, a sign that King's recovery is progressing in the right direction. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
6/30/25 | Padres Notes: Major Michael King Injury Update, Blockbuster Trade Ideas. Padres Notes: Major Michael King Injury Update, Blockbuster Trade Ideas Gabe Smallson | 5 Hours Ago Apr 13, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) celebrates with San Diego Padres catcher Elias Diaz (17) after throwing a complete-game two hit shutout against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images / David Frerker-Imagn Images In this story: San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, on Sunday in walk-off fashion. The Friars fell to 45-38 on the year. In other news, there is a major injury update on right-hander Michael King. Although he has been shelved on the injured list for Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
6/29/25 | Padres' Michael King Provides Crucial Injury Update as Concern Grows. The San Diego Padres are currently tied for a National League Wild Card spot, but with just about half of the season left, the Friars are far from satisfied. Despite their success, right-hander Michael King hasn't pitched since May 18. As time passes, uncertainty grows with when King will return. Luckily, the right-hander told the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee that there is, “light at the end of the tunnel," after he threw on the field for the second time in four days. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
6/29/25 | Big Payday Awaits Former Yankees Prospect. Michael King might want to get used to life on the West Coast. "The Padres are hoping to find someone to stabilize their starting rotation," Heyman wrote Friday. Regardless, he's the one the Padres are hoping to sign long-term. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/big-payday-awa... |
6/28/25 | Michael King begins ‘progression’ toward pitching again. Right-hander, out with a nerve issue near his shoulder, has felt good enough to begin stepping up the intent of his throwing program Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/06/28/mi... |
6/25/25 | Padres favorites to land $21 million two-time All-Star starter. As is the case with plenty of teams around baseball in he buyer's market, the San Diego Padres are looking for help in their starting rotation. With Michael King out with an injury and Yu Darvish steadily returning to the mound, the Padres need to consider adding a starter. Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report linked the Padres to a starter. Rymer called the Padres a "favorite" to land Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler at the trade deadline. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/san-diego-padr... |
6/24/25 | Padres' Michael King Finally Takes Positive Step, Provides Major Update. Michael King will not be back on the mound until at least after the All-Star break. King was scheduled to start against the Atlanta Braves on May 24 but was scratched after he felt discomfort in his shoulder the morning of the game. King recently took a big step in his recovery process, reportedly throwing around 25 to 30 times from 105 feet before the San Diego Padres game on Monday. It is the most throwing King has participated in since sustaining the injury. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
6/24/25 | Former Yankees Pitcher Very Confident He'll Return This Season. What a difference a year makes, especially for the former New York Yankees pitcher. Last June, Michael King was enjoying a breakout season with the San Diego Padres, establishing himself as a middle-of-the-rotation starter with high upside. Fast forward 12 months and King is just hoping to get back on the mound before the 2025 season ends. King, who the New York Yankees sent to the Padres in December 2023 as part of the blockbuster deal for All-Star slugger Juan Soto, is rehabbing his way back after being diagnosed with a thoracic nerve problem in his right shoulder which landed him on the injured list last month. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/former-new-yor... |
6/22/25 | Padres' Michael King Reveals If He'll Return This Season. San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King remains adamant that he will pitch again for the Friars this season despite his extended stay on the injured list with a nerve issue. The Padres scratched King from a May 24 start against the Atlanta Braves and placed him on the injured list the following day. King hasn't resumed baseball activities since, and per the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee, they will need to wait for his nerve to start firing again before that happens. “I've had days where I've been really, really frustrated with it and been really sore and felt like I didn't get much activity that day," King said. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
6/21/25 | Padres’ Michael King confident he will pitch again this season. Right-hander hasn't pitched in a month while he deals with nerve issue in throwing arm Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/06/21/pa... |
6/20/25 | MLB insider says Padres are in a 'tough spot' ahead of trade deadline. The San Diego Padres are very likely to be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, even if things look bleak. With exciting deals for Michael King and Dylan Cease, this is the year the team needs to commit. While the Padres are still in a Wild Card spot right now, there is a chance they fall out of it. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/san-diego-padr... |
6/19/25 | Padres Insider Provides Unfortunate Update on Michael King Return Timeline. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres starter Michael King still has no timeline to return from the nerve issue which has kept him from pitching since May 24. The Padres scratched King from his start against the Atlanta Braves May 24, then placed him on the 15-day injured list the following day with right shoulder inflammation. According to multiple reports, there is no structural damage to King's shoulder, so surgery is not necessary. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
6/15/25 | Padres Notes: Big Michael King Update, Dodgers All-Star Almost Joined SD, Dylan Cease Trade Rumors. Padres Notes: Big Michael King Update, Dodgers All-Star Almost Joined SD, Dylan Cease Trade Rumors Gabe Smallson | 15 Minutes Ago Jun 10, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) comes off the field after pitching during the sixth inning against the against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images / Denis Poroy-Imagn Images In this story: San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks via a walk-off infield hit to cap off a five-run inning from the divisional opponents. The Friars fell to 38-31 on the year. Unfortunately, manager Mike Shildt provided yet another concerning update on right-hander Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |