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September 9, 2025

Michael King activated from IL, set to pitch Tuesday for Padres | Sporting News

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Michael King activated from the 15-day IL to start Tuesday vs Cincinnati; Alek Jacob optioned to El Paso in a corresponding move.

King has been superb when healthy, posting a 2.81 ERA over 11 starts this season after shifting into the Padres’ rotation. Knee pain surfaced after his return from the 60-day IL, and prior right shoulder inflammation lingered, but a healthy King could provide length and strikeouts as San Diego pushes for a postseason run.

San Diego’s bullpen owns MLB’s best ERA (3.09), yet the rotation sits 17th in ERA (4.10) and 21st in innings. King’s return could stabilize the staff and unlock more bullpen flexibility as the Padres chase October success.

With Michael King back, what is the expected impact on SD's rotation and how should fantasy owners value him going forward?How should SD's rotation depth color streaming decisions for the next two weeks with King back and Jacob optioned?What are realistic innings projections for King over the next 6 weeks, and how would that shape bidding in shallow leagues?What Reds platoon or lineup angles could exploit King in his first return start at Petco Park?

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