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Padres Lock Up Michael King With $75M Deal in Free Agency

San Diego signed Michael King to a three-year, $75 million contract with player options for 2027 and 2028. The right-hander earned $12 million up front after posting a 3.44 ERA with 76 strikeouts over 73.1 innings last season. The structure gives flexibility, but the move signals urgency as the Padres stabilize their pitching core.