"Right-hander Michael King has narrowed his search for a new team to three options, according to a report from Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe. Those teams are the Red Sox, Yankees, and Orioles. Additionally, Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that the Rhode Island native and Boston College alum has "strong interest" in playing for Boston. Abraham notes that King would like to make a decision on his destination soon."
"The 30-year-old flashed significant upside during his 2024 season with the Padres, when he pitched to a 2.95 ERA in 173 2/3 innings of work with a 3.33 FIP and a 27.7% strikeout rate. That was a strong enough performance to earn him a seventh-place finish in NL Cy Young award voting that year, which was his first as a full-time starter."
Michael King has narrowed his destination choices to the Red Sox, Yankees and Orioles and has strong interest in Boston. The 30-year-old became one of the most sought-after starters this offseason, having been linked to multiple teams around the league. He produced a breakout 2024 with a 2.95 ERA across 173 2/3 innings, a 3.33 FIP and a 27.7% strikeout rate, finishing seventh in NL Cy Young voting in his first full-time season. Injuries limited him to 15 starts the following year, with dominant early results but notable decline after a shoulder nerve issue.
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