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Promoted from Triple-A The Cardinals recalled King from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

Impact The left-hander missed out on St. Louis' Opening Day roster but will join the big club since Riley O'Brien (forearm) is headed to the injured list. King posted a 3.62 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 37.1 innings between the Rangers and Cardinals last season.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't pitch Saturday King will not pitch in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals due to an illness, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The 29-year-old lefty should return to the mound once he's recovered from his illness. After giving up seven runs on 14 hits and six walks over his first six spring training games, King has not allowed a run over his last three appearances.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Sunday King (1-0) allowed a run on three hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning to earn the win Sunday over the Phillies.

Impact King also took a blown save after allowing the Phillies to tie the game in the eighth inning, but the Cardinals quickly retook the lead in their half of the frame. Over 16 appearances with St. Louis, King has posted a 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 8:4 K:BB and seven holds across 15 innings. He's at a 4.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB through 33.2 innings overall when accounting for his time with the Rangers. While he's seen some high-leverage work with the Cardinals, he's unlikely to be in the mix to close games with both Ryan Helsley and Giovanny Gallegos healthy.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added from Triple-A The Cardinals added King to their active roster Tuesday.

Impact King was in Triple-A when the Rangers traded him to St. Louis as part of the Jordan Montgomery deal, and he'll return to the majors as he switches organizations. The 28-year-old lefty holds a 5.79 ERA and 1.61 WHIP through 18.2 innings in the big leagues this year.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to St. Louis The Rangers traded King, Thomas Saggese and Tekoah Roby to the Cardinals on Sunday in exchange for Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton, Jeff Passan of ESPN.comreports.

Impact King made his big-league debut for Texas during the 2020 campaign and has a 4.27 ERA across 87 big-league appearances. The left-hander has given up 12 earned runs over 18.2 frames in the majors this season and posted a 3.32 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB over 21.2 innings at the Triple-A level.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A King was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact King will head back to Triple-A after being called up Saturday, failing to appear in a game while with the Rangers. Alex Speas had his contract selected from Round Rock on Wednesday and will replace King in the Rangers' bullpen.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Rangers King was called up by Texas on Saturday.

Impact This will be King's third stint in the majors this season. During his previous time with the team, he struggled to a 5.79 ERA in 18.2 innings while striking out just 12.3 percent of opposing batters. Josh Sborz (biceps) hit the injured list in a corresponding move.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers place RHP Josh Sborz on 15-day injured list, recall LHP John King from Triple-A ARLINGTON — The Rangers placed right-handed pitcher Josh Sborz on the 15-day injured list with right biceps tendinitis Saturday, and recalle...

JULY 15, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Back in minors The Rangers optioned King to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact King was brought up to the majors Tuesday to fill Andrew Heaney's place while Heaney went on paternity leave. Now that Heaney is back with the team, King will return to Round Rock after making two shutout appearances.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to majors King was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact King holds an ugly 6.61 ERA over 13 relief appearances for the Rangers this season. He'll provide manager Bruce Bochy with another left-hander in the bullpen.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A King was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact King will head to Round Rock after being called up May 11, posting a 6.61 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with nine strikeouts over 16.1 innings in 13 appearances with Texas. With the Rangers acquiring Aroldis Chapman via trade from the Royals, King was the odd man out in the major-league bullpen and will look to earn another call-up later this season.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 3.1 innings in long relief King (1-0) earned the win in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Blue Jays. He allowed one run on two walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings.

Impact King nabbed his first win of the season Sunday, entering the game in the third frame after starter Jon Gray gave up six runs in 2.1 innings of work. He managed to put out the fire and held the Blue Jays hitless despite giving up a run. Since being called up from Triple-A in early May, King holds a 4.15 ERA and 1.54 WHIP to pair with 4.85 K/9 across 10 appearances (13 innings).

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers designate RHP Ian Kennedy for assignment, recall LHP John King from Triple-A The Texas Rangers designated veteran right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy for assignment on Thursday and recalled left-handed pitcher John King...

MAY 11, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Rangers recalled King from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact Ian Kennedy has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. King will join the Texas bullpen ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Athletics after pitching to a 2.08 ERA through 17.1 innings this season at Triple-A.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Rangers optioned King to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact King had a rough go of it in the Cactus League with a 5.06 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB over 10.2 innings of work. The southpaw will begin the season in the Pacific Coast League, but he likely will see time in the Texas bullpen as an up-and-down option for the club for the 2023 campaign.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Spring Training Preview: John King John King is a young reliever who is hoping to stick with the Texas Rangers in 2023.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers 40-Man Roster Wraps: John King John King proved to be a capable reliever for the Texas Rangers and improved in a key area in 2022.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Rangers 40-Man Roster Wraps: John King John King proved to be a capable reliever for the Texas Rangers and improved in a key area in 2022.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Story hits 3-run HR; Sox complete 4-game sweep over Rangers

Trevor Story hit a three-run homer over the Green Monster, Xander Bogaerts had his eighth straight multi-hit game and the Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep over Texas with...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Lowe's 3-run homer helps Rangers over Athletics 10-3

Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run home run, Jonah Heim drove in two runs against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3

AUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent back to minors The Rangers optioned King to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact King will lose his spot on the 26-man active roster and in the Texas bullpen after Matt Moore (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list. During his week-long stay with Texas, King appeared in two games and gave up two earned runs on three hits while striking out two over 3.1 innings.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy Rangers Add Pitcher From Bereavement Leave Matt Moore rejoins the club with John King being sent to Triple-A.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Taveras career-high 5 RBIs, Rangers beat Astros 8-4 in 10

Leody Taveras drove in a career-high five runs, including a bases-clearing double as part of a five-run 10th inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 8-4

AUGUST 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to big leagues King was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Impact The past few months have not been kind to King. He has a 4.70 ERA over his last five big league appearances. After being sent down to Triple-A, that number grew to 9.00 over 11 innings. King will rejoin the Rangers after they placed Spencer Howard (shoulder) on the 15-day IL retroactive to Monday.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles complete 3-game sweep of Rangers with 2-1 win

Spenser Watkins pitched more than six innings for the first time in his career, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 2-1 for their first three-game sweep of the season

JULY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

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Story hits 3-run HR; Sox complete 4-game sweep over Rangers

Lowe's 3-run homer helps Rangers over Athletics 10-3

Taveras career-high 5 RBIs, Rangers beat Astros 8-4 in 10

Orioles complete 3-game sweep of Rangers with 2-1 win