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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 24 | 11 | 40 | 8 | 2.18 | 1.061 | 122.4 |
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 |
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4/25/25 | Padres open 3-game series with the Rays. Tampa Bay Rays (11-14, fourth in the AL East) vs. San Diego Padres (17-8, first in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane Austin Baz (2-0, 3.22 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Padres: Michael King (3-0, 2.57 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 31 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -143, Rays +121; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres begin a three-game series at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. San Diego has gone 12-1 at home and 17-8 overall. Padres hitters have a collective .401 slugging percentage to rank fifth in the NL. Tampa Bay is 11-14 overall and 2-4 on the road. Rays hitters are batting a collective .255, the sixth-best team batting Source: https://wtop.com/sports/2025/04/padres-open-3-game... |
4/19/25 | Padres pregame: Michael King expecting to be unleashed, Connor Joe in center. Padres starting Michael King is coming off a career-high 110 pitches in first career shutout; not expecting limitations on Saturday against Astros Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/04/19/pa... |
4/19/25 | Houston Astros and San Diego Padres meet in game 2 of series. San Diego Padres (15-5, first in the NL West) vs. Houston Astros (9-10, fourth in the AL West) Houston; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Michael King (3-0, 2.42 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Astros: Hayden Wesneski (1-1, 4.00 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -165, Padres +139; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0. Houston has a 5-5 record in home games and a 9-10 record overall. The Astros have a 3-10 record in games when they have allowed a home run. San Diego has a 15-5 record overall and a 3-4 record in road games. Padres hitters have a collective .420 slugging percentage to Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
4/17/25 | Yankees could reunite with Michael King in free agency. Jon Heyman Yankees could reunite with Michael King in free agency By Jon Heyman Published April 17, 2025, 5:17 p.m. ET Michael King pitches for the Padres on April 7, 2025. AP Padres GM A.J. Preller never wanted to trade Juan Soto. But that turned out to be a great deal for both the Yankees and Padres, as Michael King became a big star, and Preller sent Drew Thorpe to the White Sox for Dylan Cease. Access the Yankees beat like never before Don't miss Greg Joyce's text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. Sign Up Now There's no evidence the Padres have held extension talks with free-agent-to-be King. The Yankees didn't want to give Source: https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/sports/yankees-could... |
4/17/25 | Yankees trade target predicted to land $120 million deal after 2.95 ERA season. When the New York Yankees traded Michael King and others for Juan Soto, it looked to be the right decision. King is an excellent arm, and the Yankees would love to have them back. Despite that not typically happening, there's a scenario where it could over the next few months, as the Yankees need pitching, and the San Diego Padres might be willing to move on from him, given he has a mutual option in the offseason, which is expected to be declined. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke... |
4/15/25 | MLB writer reveals biggest problem with red-hot Padres. With a Major League Baseball-best 14-3 record, there isn't much that has gone wrong for the San Diego Padres through the first two and a half weeks of the season. The starting rotation currently boasts three starting pitchers with an ERA below 2.50, including Cy-Young contender Michael King and new acquisition Nick Pivetta. Closer Robert Suarez hasn't allowed a run while converting all seven of his save opportunities, while relievers Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Mojeron, Yuki Matsui and Wandy Peralta each have played a key role in baseball's best bullpen. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/san-diego-padr... |
4/14/25 | MLB roundup: Padres make history with three-shutout sweep. Michael King allowed just two hits and one walk in his first career complete game Sunday as the San Diego Padres blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 6-0, becoming the first team in eight years to sweep a three-game series with shutouts. King retired the first 13 men he faced before Michael Toglia singled with one out in the fifth, then issued a two-out walk to Hunter Goodman in the eighth. Ezequiel Tovar singled in the ninth, but that was it for Colorado's offense as it became the first team since the 2017 Kansas City Royals (versus Cleveland) to be shut out in every game of a three-game series. King (3-0) fanned eight and Jose Iglesias went 2-for-2 with two RBIs as San Diego won its fourth Source: https://wtaq.com/2025/04/13/mlb-roundup-padres-mak... |
4/14/25 | Padres make more history with yet another shutout. On Sunday, San Diego silenced the bats of the Colorado Rockies anew, as the Padres blanked their opponents of a 6-0 victory to sweep the three-game series at Petco Park. Through that series, the Padres outscored Colorado 16-0. In the finale, Michael King pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just two hits and a walk while recording a total of eight punchouts across a 110-pitch start. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-diego-padres/padr... |
4/13/25 | King throws 1st complete game as the Padres shut out the Rockies in 3rd straight game, 6-0. Michael King threw a two-hitter for his first career complete game, and the San Diego Pades shut out the Colorado Rockies for the third straight game, winning 6-0 on Sunday. It was the first time the Padres had shut out an opponent in a series of at least three games. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/king-throws-1st-c... |
4/10/25 | Yankees-Padres blockbuster trade proposal sends 2 stars worth over $225M to NY. The New York Yankees could be looking for upgrades to their infield and starting rotation near the trade deadline. The San Diego Padres could fill both needs for the Yankees in a blockbuster deal. Michael King and Luis Arráez will both be free agents after the season. It is unlikely the Padres would sell at the deadline if they're still fighting to make the postseason. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/new-york-yanke... |
4/09/25 | [Newsweek] - Red Sox Linked To Blockbuster Trade For $7.75 Million Michael King. The Boston Red Sox need to add another ace-caliber starting pitcher this season, and they could swing a trade with the San Diego Padres for Michael King. Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti... |
4/08/25 | [Newsweek] - Yankees Could Target Former Pitcher After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Megadeal. Michael King has been floated as a potential trade target for the Yankees now that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is off the board. Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti... |
4/07/25 | [Deadspin] - Homers, Michael King lift Padres past A's. Deadspin | Homers, Michael King lift Padres past A's Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti... |
4/07/25 | Arraez leads Padres against the Athletics after 4-hit performance. San Diego Padres (8-2) vs. Athletics (4-6) West Sacramento, California; Monday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Michael King (1-0, 3.52 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Athletics: Luis Severino (0-1, 3.75 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 12 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Padres -145, Athletics +122; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres play the Athletics after Luis Arraez's four-hit game on Sunday. The Athletics had a 69-93 record overall and a 38-43 record at home last season. The Athletics averaged 7.8 hits per game last season while batting a collective .233. San Diego had a 93-69 record overall and a 48-33 record on the road last season. The Padres scored 4.7 runs per Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/... |
4/03/25 | Padres Aren't Worried About Dodgers, Says Star Pitcher. The San Diego Padres are one of two Major League teams that remain undefeated in 2025. The National League West continues to prove itself as baseball's best division, as the Los Angeles Dodgers are also undefeated to start the year. While the baseball world is eagerly waiting to see which team will eventually slow down first, right-handed pitcher Michael King said the 7-0 Padres are not concerned with what the 8-0 defending champions are doing. “It's way too early,” King said. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
4/02/25 | Padres reach extremely exclusive territory after blanking Guardians. The Los Angeles Dodgers are fresh off a World Series win and entered the 2025 MLB season as the favorites to win once again. The Padres swept the Atlanta Braves in four games and then won the first two against the Cleveland Guardians to start 6-0. The Padres started April with a 7-0 win over the Guardians as Michael King tossed five shutout innings and gave up just two hits. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-diego-padres/padr... |
4/01/25 | Padres strike out 16 Guardians, maintain perfect start. Michael King fanned 11 over five shutout innings Tuesday night and Jackson Merrill homered as the San Diego Padres extended the best start to a season in franchise history with a 7-0 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians. King (1-0) gave up just two hits and a walk before four relievers combined for four hitless frames as San Diego won its sixth straight game. After walking Steven Kwan to start the game and getting Jose Ramirez to pop out, King struck out the next six batters. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/padres-str... |
3/29/25 | Insider Boldly Predicts Padres Pitcher Joins Elite Company in 2025. The San Diego Padres are off to a hot start in 2025 and are looking to keep this going all season long. On their quest to have not just a successful regular season, but a deep October run, a top MLB publication picked one of the many talented Padres pitchers to have a historic campaign. Opening Day featured a slightly concerning start from ace Michael King. As Yu Darvish, the presumed starter for Day 1, has no timeline to return from his elbow inflammation, King got the nod. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new... |
3/27/25 | Padres hope to pick up where they left off as Braves visit Petco for opener. Coming off a highly successful season with a devastating ending at the hands of a certain team from up north, the Padres will kick off their 2025 season Thursday against the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is at 1:10 p.m. and entry gates at Petco Park will open 90 minutes before. The two National League foes will pick up where they left off last postseason, when the Padres swept the Braves in a best-of-three series. Game 1 was anchored by a seven-inning shutout performance by right-hander Michael King, striking out 12 batters. Source: https://www.kpbs.org/news/living/2025/03/27/san-di... |
3/25/25 | Orioles predicted to sign Padres starter to five-year, $182 million deal. The Baltimore Orioles had a busy offseason, but didn't make any big splashes. Typically, that isn't how the Orioles operate. Jim Bowden of The Athletic predicts that Baltimore will ultimately sign right-hander Michael King to a five-year, $182 million contract. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/baltimore-orio... |