Padres’ Michael King Says Goodbye While Mets Take Notice

The San Diego Padres and Michael King are parting ways, at least for now. The news emerged Thursday morning, not long after the World Series ended and MLB officially reached its offseason, that King is opting out of his contract. It could lead to a big free agency pursuit of one of the top pitchers available, someone who has already been linked to the New York Mets. Michael King Makes Decision This starts with King’s decision to opt-out of his current contract.