King Makes First Spring Start, Pitches 2.2 Innings Post-Injury

Padres pitcher Michael King made his first spring start on Feb 26 against the Angels, pitching 2.2 innings. His initial two innings were efficient, featuring two strikeouts and three groundouts. However, the third inning saw him allow a leadoff home run and a single before his removal. King threw 37 pitches overall as he progresses back from an injury-plagued 2025 season.