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The San Diego Padres Put All Their Faith In Michael King—But Is It Too Much?
San Diego Padres fans may have witnessed the steal of the offseason—can Michael King become the true ace in 2026? Javier Reyes breaks down King’s rollercoaster 2025 campaign and explains why the right-hander’s injury-plagued season hides his elite upside. He breaks down King’s fastball woes, inflated barrel rates, and alarming home run spike could be temporary setbacks, and how his improved sinker and resilient mindset signal a massive bounce-back.
Javi also discusses the Padres’ starting pitching depth challenges, King’s three-year $75 million contract with player options, how his…
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