May 6, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Padres Insider Provides Update on Michael King Injury

Originally posted on San Diego Padres on SI
By Valentina Martinez | Last updated May 24, 2025 4:17 PM ET

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King was scratched from Saturday's start due to right shoulder stiffness.

Padres insider Kevin Acee provided the latest update on King, revealing the right-hander slept on his shoulder awkwardly.

"He was experiencing shoulder stiffness today," Acee wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). "The Padres do not believe there is any long-term issue but decided it was better if King did not start."

The word is that Michael King slept on his shoulder awkwardly.
He was experiencing shoulder stiffness today. The Padres do not believe there is any long term issue but decided it was better if King did not start. https://t.co/0Xb7aivPf0
— Kevin Acee (@sdutKevinAcee) May 24, 2025

The absence of King signifies the bullpen will take over Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. King's injury will certainly put Padres relievers to the test as Robert Suarez and Jason Adamn have both pitched back-to-back days.

Meanwhile, Sean Reynolds, who opened the game for the Padres, threw 42 pitches last weekend against the Seattle Mariners. San Diego will look to Reynolds to be efficient as he can provide the team with some length.

Notes for the Padres bullpen today, with Michael King scratched from his start:

- Robert Suarez and Jason Adam have both pitched back-to-back days

- Sean Reynolds threw 42 pitches last weekend against Seattle, so could provide some pretty decent length today if he’s efficient
— Sammy Levitt (@SammyLev) May 24, 2025

King has a 2.59 ERA with 64 strikeouts and 1.024 WHIP across 10 starts this season. The hope is that the right-hander faces no setbacks and can return in time for his next start.

The good news is the Padres don't seem concerned about King's shoulder stiffness, which means he will likely only miss Saturday's start.

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