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Michael King becomes free agent
Michael King declines player option with Padres to become free agent.
In brief
Michael King declines player option with Padres to become free agent. Michael King has declined the player option on his contract with the Padres to become a free agent for the 2027 season. Originally reported by Mlb.
King declines player option
Michael King has declined the player option on his contract with the Padres to become a free agent for the 2027 season.
King's 2026 performance
King posted a 3.21 era across 32 starts to accrue a career-high 4.3 baseball-reference war in 2026.
King's contract details
King returned to san diego on a three-year, $75 million deal with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons.
What matters most
Michael King has declined the player option on his contract with the Padres to become a free agent for the 2027 season.
