The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that they've agreed to terms with right-handed starter Michael King on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026. The deal allows the two sides to avoid arbitration.

Michael King joins the San Diego Padres for the 2025 season. His deal guarantees $7.75 million with a possibility of rising to $8 million due to incentives, avoiding arbitration. King’s impressive performance in 2024,

The Padres and Michael King have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. The deal includes a $3 million signing bonus and a $1 million salary for 2025 plus a $15 million mutual option for 2026 with a substantial buyout. There are also significant contract incentives that could push King’s salary this season to $8 million.