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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 2
Padres Notes: SD Loses 4 More Players to Free Agency, Michael King Contract Projection, Yuki Matsui Decision
The San Diego Padres watched another four players hit free agency on Sunday as their list of needs this offseason grows. Three pitchers who had few contributions during the regular season and an infielder that was essentially a non-factor on defense will now test the open market.
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 1
Padres' Top Free Agent Projected to Sign 4-Year, $118 Million Deal
The San Diego Padres received a bittersweet performance from right-hander Michael King this past season. Normally, a 31-year-old star pitcher in a rotation that saw the fourth-fewest innings pitched in baseball having the best season of his career is a good thing.
MLB News / Just Baseball / November 1
Top 10 Free Agent Pitchers for the 2026-27 MLB Offseason
Just like that, we have entered into offseason mode, and that means we begin to discuss the top-10 free agents at each position. I know, I know. “But the lockout!” Lockout or not, we are going to have games played in 2027, and I, for one, am looking forward to all it is going to bring us.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 31
Padres' Michael King Predicted to Sign Blockbuster $140 Million Deal in Free Agency
Quickly after the 2026 season came to an end, San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King opted out of his contract and became a free agent. King opted out of his three-year, $75 million contract, which included opt outs after each of the first two seasons.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Michael King News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 31
Michael King Declines Player Option: How the Cleveland Guardians Can Enter the Mix
At 31 years old, Michael King is still dealing. Capping off the 2026 campaign with a 3.29 ERA and a 1.178 WHIP across 32 starts, King was widely regarded as one of the league's most exciting pitchers.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 30
6 Bold Giants Offseason Moves That Could Change Everything
The San Francisco Giants should build their dream offseason around a deeper rotation, a stronger bullpen and a lineup that leaves room for their best young hitters.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 30
Ranking 3 best Sonny Gray free agency destinations after declining mutual option
Sonny Gray is back on the free-agent market after his mutual option was declined, giving contenders a chance to add an experienced starter. After stops with the Athletics, Yankees, Twins, and Red Sox, Gray enjoyed some of his best seasons in the NL with the Cincinnati Reds and St.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 2
Ranking the top 10 MLB free agents this offseason
Now that the Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series, it is time to look ahead to the offseason. Let's take a look at the 10 best players who will be available in free agency.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30
Padres All-Star Free Agent Projected to Sign 2-Year, $45 Million Deal
The San Diego Padres could have a whole new team by the time the 2027 season arrives. The Friars lost 10 players to free agency Thursday morning, including Michael King, who opted out of the final two years of his contract.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30
Padres Notes: SD Loses 9 Players, Michael King Makes Opt-Out Decision, Ty France Contract Projection
The San Diego Padres officially started their offseason on Thursday following the Milwaukee Brewers beating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / October 30
8 MLB players decide on their opt-out clauses on first day of offseason
With the Milwaukee Brewers claiming victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series, Thursday morning meant that business decisions started across
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 30
Perfect Mets Free Agent Target Just Became Available
The MLB offseason is officially upon us and the New York Mets are expected to be very busy. After a second straight disappointing season, the Mets have a lot of work to do this winter, as their previous offseason moves backfired and contributed to the club finishing last in the NL East for the first time since 2003.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / October 29
The Perfect Cubs Offseason Target Just Became Available
The Chicago Cubs are going to have to do a lot of rebuilding of their pitching infrastructure in 2027 and beyond. After the disaster that was the 2026 season — whether it was injuries, trades that didn't pan out, or regression from former stars — it's now on Chicago's front office to be aggressive in pursuit of an elite rotation.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29
Ranking 3 best Michael King free agency destinations after contract opt-out
Michael King made the first major bet of his offseason by walking away from comfort. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman took to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday to report that King opted out of his player option and will become a free agent.
Michael King News / New Baseball Media / October 29
2026 Transactions: A’s Trade for Eaton, Boyd, King Among New Free Agents
The 2026 MLB season ended on October 28, meaning offseason business — at least for one month — can proceed. Several teams made their first moves on the 29th, as the Athletics acquired Nate Eaton.
Michael King News / Field Level Media / October 29
Report: RHP Michael King opts out of Padres contract
Right-hander Michael King declined the player option on his contract with the San Diego Padres to become a free agent, MLB.com reported Thursday. King had two seasons remaining on a three-year, $75 million contract and held a player option for each of the remaining seasons.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 29
Blue Jays Perfect Free Agent Target Just Became Available To Solidify Their Rotation
One team that is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2026 season is the Toronto Blue Jays. They finished last in the American League East after winning the division and going to the World Series last fall.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 29
Annual Braves Free Agent Discourse Around Signing Workhorse Gets to Resume
Perhaps the best way to lead off this discourse is to say Here we go again. The San Diego Padres starter Michael King has declined his player option, per MLB insider Jon Heyman.
Michael King News / Yardbarker / October 29
Padres' Michael King declines player option, set to become free agent
King, 31, has spent the previous three seasons with the Padres and has done excellent work.
Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29
Michael King Declines Player Option
Right-hander Michael King has declined his 2027 player option, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He is now a free agent. Like the other 2026-27 free agents, King has a five-day window where he can only sign with his previous club, which is the Padres in King’s case.
Michael King News / New York Mets on SI / October 29
Ranking the 10 Best Free-Agent Fits for the Mets
After finishing nine games worse than the previous year, the New York Mets enter a pivotal offseason with several holes to fill. Upgrading the starting rotation remains a top priority, but the Mets also need to revamp their bullpen after trading away four relievers at the deadline.
Michael King News / San Francisco Giants on SI / October 28
Ranking the 9 Best Free-Agent Fits for the San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants should enter free agency with a clear order of operations: strengthen the rotation, rebuild the late-inning bullpen and determine how catcher and outfield additions would fit around their younger players.
Michael King News / Yardbarker / October 11
Why White Sox should target Padres' Michael King if he opts out
King is an intriguing ace whom they should explore adding to their rotation.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9
Michael King Open To Returning To Padres
The Padres were dispatched by the Brewers in the NLDS, despite the efforts of Michael King. The right-hander tossed five innings of one-run ball in Game 2.
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