Michael King Declines Player Option, Becomes Free Agent

• Right-hander Michael King has declined his 2027 player option, becoming a free agent.
• King has a five-day window to sign with his previous club, the Padres, before becoming fully free on November 2.
• King will be free to sign with any club at 4:00 pm Central time on November 2.
• King was a free agent last winter.
• King's decision to decline the option relinquishes the final two years and $58 million of his contract with the Padres.