The New York Yankees can boast of several top-notch bullpen arms this season, yet none outshine the 27-year-old Michael King.
While acknowledging the contributions of Wandy Peralta, Ian Hamilton, and others is critical, King plays an even more significant role, bringing exceptional confidence to his game every time he takes the mound.
King, at just 27 years of age, has positioned himself to be an essential component of the Yankees’ squad during the next three years of team control. He’s only slated to hit free agency in 2026 and will become arbitration-eligible in 2024.
A special performance by Michael King is unfolding before the Yankees:
What makes King’s resurgence even more remarkable is his recovery from Tommy John surgery, returning to post arguably better numbers in 2023 than his stellar metrics from 2022.