San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King, 31, has opted out of the remaining $61 million on his contract, making him a free agent this offseason. King is ranked as the third-best starting pitcher on Yahoo Sports' list of the top 50 MLB free agents. The decision was reported by contributing writer Ian Casselberry on October 29, 2026.
Michael King Opts Out of $61 Million Contract with Padres, Enters Free Agency
