Michael King's Cy Young Potential

It's March 29th.

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I'm Corey with the story.

The San Diego Padres face the tough off season losing a still in cease-to-free agency and

with you garbage sideline for the year due to injury.

That left their starting rotation, looking shaky.

But they held on to right-hander Michael King, who they got in the Juan Soto trade and has

been a solid piece ever since.

King dealt with injuries last season, limiting him to 15 starts, but he still posted a

3.44 ERA over 73 innings.

In his first year with the Padres the season before, he was lights out with a 2.95 ERA in

30 starts.

Heading into 2026, he's expected to lead the staff.

One baseball analyst sees big things coming for King, predicting a sigh young level year

where he finishes top five in voting.

He praises King's deceptive delivery, sharp sinker and nasty sweeper that baffles hitters

from both sides.

King kicked off the new season strong against the Detroit Tigers, tossing five innings

with just one hit, six strikeouts and only one unearned run.

The Padres lost the game, but it wasn't on him.

His stuff generated tons of whips and kept hitters off balance.

If King stays healthy and keeps delivering these gyms, he could carry the Padres far

and put their rotation in contention.

Keep an eye on him, this might be his breakout.