The Padres bring back one of the most consistent starting pitchers in baseball, as King has thrown a sub-4.00 ERA in five consecutive seasons. He finished the 2025 campaign with a 3.44 ERA and 1.200 WHIP while recording 76 strikeouts through 73.1 innings pitched.

The Padres are re-signing right-hander Michael King to a three-year, $75 million deal, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the deal, which includes player options for 2027 and 2028.

The standout pitcher has agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract with the Padres in free agency, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The deal reportedly contains a $12 million signing bonus, a 2026 salary of $5 million, a $28 million player option for 2027 (with a $5 million buyout) and a $30 million player option for 2028.

After adding Michael King back into their rotation, the Padres made another free agency splash by signing a standout KBO infielder.

According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Kansas City Royals have emerged as a landing spot for Boston Red Sox trade target Jarren Duran. Even after adding outfielders Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins, it seems the Royals are not done with additions.

The latest MLB news states that the D’backs are in on Bregman. The Angels have signed Jordan Romano, and the Mets are linked to Michael King.