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Padres' King Out Nearly a Month with Injury

6/19/2025

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San Diego Padres' pitcher Michael King is facing a tough setback, sidelined for nearly a month with a pinched nerve in his shoulder. Manager Mike Shildt suggests King might not return until after the All-Star break, adding pressure to the team's rotation as they grapple with injuries to other key players. With King set to become a free agent, the stakes are high.

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San Diego Padres' pitcher Michael King is facing a tough setback, sidelined for nearly a month with a pinched nerve in his shoulder. Manager Mike Shildt suggests King might not return until after the All-Star break, adding pressure to the team's rotation as they grapple with injuries to other key players. With King set to become a free agent, the stakes are high.