Biggest Winners and Losers of the MLB Offseason
Before spring training games get underway, let’s look back and evaluate the winners and losers of this MLB offseason.14 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS
MICHAEL KING #34 - PITCHER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
5-3 W-L •
1.20 WHIP •
3.44 ERA
5-3 W-L
1.20 WHIP
3.44 ERA
RHP Walker Buehler signs with Padres after a long career with the NL West rival Dodgers
Right-hander Walker Buehler has signed with the San Diego Padres after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the archrival Los Angeles Dodgers2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Padres were right to avoid Chris Bassitt after the Orioles contract revealed more When the Padres inked Michael King to a three-year, $75 million contract to keep him around long-term, it meant cutting ties with other play...
FEBRUARY 13 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Michael King drops a telling Yu Darvish truth Padres fans will appreciate Yu Darvish: expert negotiator.
FEBRUARY 5 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Padres GM A.J. Preller still planning to add a starting pitcher, another veteran bat for San Diego
General manager AJANUARY 31 • Associated Press
Early 2026 trade deadline prediction sees San Diego deal for $3 million All-Star ace, would form formidable 1-2 punch with Michael King | Sporting News This would be an amazing trade for the Padres.
JANUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Angels have a shot at former Cy Young-caliber arm left behind after Mets trade The dust is beginning to settle on the starting pitching market this offseason. Dylan Cease, Ranger Suarez, Tatsuya Imai, and Michael King h...
JANUARY 24 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Padres predicted to sign $31 million All-Star starting pitcher to give Michael King more help in the rotation | Sporting News The Padres need depth, and this guy could provide some.
JANUARY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
MLB writer links Padres to a former Dodgers ace in 2026 rotation projection The Padres are entering 2026 with a massive need that is still on their plate, and that is starting pitching. While they managed to retain M...
JANUARY 6 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Padres could land a bargain rotation fix with a former Red Sox rebound arm As we enter the new year, the Padres are still looking to fill two more holes in their starting rotation. The team did manage to bring back...
JANUARY 5 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Baseball insider connects Padres–Marlins as a trade fit that actually adds up The Padres are in search of their next big splash of the offseason, after the team re-signed Michael King on a three-year, $75 million deal....
DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
This Padres–Red Sox mock trade fixes a glaring need for both teams Since signing Michael King to a three-year contract, the Padres have yet to follow that move up with an encore. After all, the team still ha...
DECEMBER 29, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Michael King Sends Message to Padres Fans The San Diego Padres received a major boost in free agency when pitcher Michael King re-signed with the team on Dec. 19. The news was a shoc...
DECEMBER 26, 2025 • SI.COM
Sung-mun Song's signing could squeeze a key Padres veteran's role The Padres had a busy week as they managed to bring back right-hander Michael King on a multi-year deal, but also added some depth in the in...
DECEMBER 25, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Michael King re-signed with the Padres for one reason other teams couldn't match Everything pointed in the direction of Michael King signing with a team on the East Coast this offseason. He grew up on that side of the cou...
DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Mendez has potential to provide much-needed pitching depth SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ rotation depth is thin. That’s not exactly a secret. Even with Michael King returning, Dylan Cease signed with the...
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM
Michael King is the rare Padres move that actually feels responsible A.J. Preller has officially made the first big splash of the offseason, and it wasn’t the one many expected. The Padres re-signed right-hand...
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Michael King's move to re-sign with Padres leaves Blue Jays' rivals out in the cold Good thing the Blue Jays already picked up a Padres ace, right?
DECEMBER 22, 2025 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Where Michael King slots in the Padres rotation after his return The King has returned to his castle.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Padres nearly pulled off another pitching move before landing Michael King A.J. Preller might tell you the Padres feel good about the top of the rotation now, but the paper trail says he may not be done shopping. Be...
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
Padres re-sign King to $75 million, 3-year deal that allows him to opt out after '26 and '27
Michael King is staying with the San Diego PadresDECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
