Padres reach deal with RHP Michael King to avoid arbitration
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The San Diego Padres and right-hander Michael King agreed to a one-year deal on Friday to avoid arbitration.
King reportedly will receive $7.75 million this season with a $15 million mutual option for 2026. There's a $3.75 million buyout that could raise to $4 million depending on King's number of starts this season.
King filed at $8.8 million earlier this month with the Pad