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-hander Michael King to a three-year, $75 million contract with opt-outs after 2027 and 2028.
It was only a matter of time before the front office addressed what was (and still is) the biggest hole. Preller acknowledged that at the beginning of the offseason and followed through on his promise.
Michael King staying put is the Padres’ most responsible offseason moment
King, 30, hit free agency after declining a mutual option that would’ve paid him $15 million in 2026.