Michael King Returns from Injured List to Start for Padres

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King is set to return from the 60-day injured list on Saturday night, making his first start since May 18 after dealing with a right shoulder thoracic nerve impingement. King completed a rehab start last weekend with Triple-A El Paso, striking out five batters over 3.1 innings while throwing 61 pitches and reporting good health. The model projects King to record 6.46 strikeouts in his return, building on his strong home average of 7.6 strikeouts per game.