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Michael King is going back to the San Diego Padres. How long he stays there is completely up to him.
The standout pitcher has agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract with the Padres in free agency, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The deal reportedly contains a $12 million signing bonus, a 2026 salary of $5 million, a $28 million player option for 2027 (with a $5 million buyout) and a $30 million player option for 2028.
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So this could effectively be a one-year, $22 million contract, a two-year, $45 million contract or a three-year $75 million. It just depends on if King performs well enough to desire another foray into free agency.
This article will be updated with more information.
