Michael King declines Padres option, enters free agency

San Diego faces a 2027 rotation decision.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Padres star RHP Michael King declined his player option today and will be a free agent. Will be one of the most coveted Via @JonHeyman on X

What happened: King made the decision Thursday. The Padres had listed the right-hander for a series game on Oct. 7.

Why it matters: San Diego can pursue a reunion, but King is now available to other teams. He is expected to draw strong interest on the open market.

What to watch: The next step is whether the Padres make an offer to retain King.

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@JonHeyman 2026-10-29T13:37:01.182168+00:00

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