Current contract: Doesn’t begin arbitration until 2028. Can become a free agent after 2030 season.

King took the loss after surrendering Trout’s eighth-inning leadoff homer, a pivotal blow that shifted the balance of the game and underscored Houston’s fragile late-inning lead.

King escaped trouble in the ninth to earn his second save of the season, fanning the final Rangers bats after a two-run frame threat.

King, another levered reliever, factors into Houston’s bullpen depth. His presence could influence how the Astros marshal late-inning usage and innings for France and other depth arms as the season progresses.

Bryan King has emerged as a reliable lefty, performing well in high-pressure situations, with a .493 OPS allowed to right-handed hitters.