Foul Territory hosts project $100 million-plus deal for Michael King

His Padres contract had opt-outs after its first two years.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: On Foul Territory, AJ and Todd discussed King entering free agency after a season the hosts described as healthy. They said he had shown he could handle big-game starts and lead a rotation.

Why it matters: The hosts viewed King as a fit for a club building around young starters. They discussed the Cubs and Yankees as possible destinations and questioned whether the Padres would spend to retain him.

By the numbers: The show cited King's three-year, $75 million Padres contract, signed last offseason, and said he earned $22 million this year.

What to watch: King's next contract will show whether his market reaches the hosts' projection.

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Foul Territory 2026-10-30T08:08:04.816039+00:00

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