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Latest On Michael King's Market
- King is a high-risk, high-reward rotation target as teams weigh his upside against past nerve injuries.
- Several teams are connected to King, with Mets, Orioles, Angels, and Padres among periphery suitors.
- MLBTR notes Red Sox have also shown interest in King during the market discussion.
- King declined the straight one-year qualifying offer, opening the door to multi-year deals with options.
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan indicates King may accept shorter terms, aligning with top arms market expectations.
- King’s early 2025 stretch included a 2.59 ERA over six weeks, boosting his market value before the injury.
- MLBTR projects a mid-rotation or better arm landing with a potential four-year, $80M outlook.
- Rookie and injury history aside, multiple teams remain in the hunt as flexibility is valued.
- Padres appear unlikely to spend top-dollar to bring King back after losing Cease and Darvish to injuries.
- The market includes both free-agent and trade pathways as teams balance cost and upside.
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