Yankees, Orioles, Red Sox Compete for Free Agent RHP Michael King

Free-agent right-hander Michael King is reportedly being pursued by the Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox. The Yankees are "open to" reuniting with King, 30, whom they traded to the Padres in December 2023. King started 45 of 46 games for San Diego from 2024-25, posting an 18-12 record with a 3.10 ERA and 1.194 WHIP over 247 innings, despite battling injuries in his second year. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised King's "great stuff and arsenal," while GM Brian Cashman confirmed they are exploring options.