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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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Detroit Tigers are showing interest in Michael King as they explore pitching options amid possible rotation changes.
King could help soften a potential departure of Tarik Skubal, offering short-term impact and long-term stability.
King’s market value includes potential three-year contracts in the $57–75 million range depending on offers.
King’s performance included a career-high 173.2 innings in 2024 and a Cy Young vote finish.
King began his big-league career with the Yankees in 2019 and had sub-3.00 ERAs in 2022 and 2023.
The Padres traded King to the Yankees for Juan Soto at the end of the 2023 season.
The report notes draft-pick compensation could complicate any King signing after he rejected the Padres’ offer.
Multiple outlets connected King to potential fits including the Yankees, Padres, Tigers, and others as analysts weighed options.
MLB.com’s Will Leitch suggested New York should consider a reunion with King.
The article aggregates reporting from Detroit Free Press and other outlets to frame the King market.

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Top free-agent prize is Kyle Tucker, with a price point around $300 million to $400 million, and Dodgers expected to be in the mix.
Bo Bichette could stay in the Blue Jays' orbit after a World Series appearance and shifting positions.
Alex Bregman is seen as a priority for contending teams, with Boston among likely destinations.
Kyle Schwarber’s power-driven value makes him a strong fit for a full-time DH role, with Phillies a top option.
Framber Valdez is viewed as the best starting pitcher in a thin market, with potential fits like the Orioles.
Cody Bellinger is projected to approach $200 million, with the Yankees as a likely suitor.
Pete Alonso could explore greener pastures after a one-year deal; Red Sox are mentioned as a potential destination.
Tatsuya Imai is highlighted as a pitcher with high velocity who may attract multiple teams.
Ranger Suarez is valued for postseason success and a versatile six-pitch mix, with Cubs a potential fit.
Edwin Diaz is negotiating with multiple teams, with Mets as a strong suitor, aiming for a deal near his prior value.
Michael King, coming off injury-discounted free agency, could be a Yankees target in a bargain deal.
Munetaka Murakami faces questions on balance of power and contact, drawing interest from teams like the Angels.

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