US EditionPadres Right-Hander Michael King Lands on 15-Day Injured List with Inflammation in Right Shoulder
- The San Diego Padres have sidelined right-hander Michael King with inflammation in his right shoulder, placing him on the injured list effective from May 22, 2025.
- King developed stiffness after sleeping awkwardly on his arm, leading to persistent discomfort despite pregame tests and weighted-ball tossing.
- The Padres added right-handed reliever David Morgan to the active roster, promoting him from their Triple-A team in El Paso to replace Michael King, who was removed from his planned start against the Braves.
- King holds a 4-2 record and 2.59 ERA in 10 starts this season, ranking seventh in the National League while manager Mike Shildt described the injury as "not overly serious" but said they are still trying to locate the exact issue in the scapula area.
- King is expected to miss at least two starts, with the Padres aiming to avoid more serious injury and planning further medical evaluation after returning to San Diego.
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Padres place starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) on IL
ATLANTA — The Padres will be without Michael King for at least the next two times through the rotation. The right-hander, who was scratched shortly before his scheduled start Saturday, was placed on the 15-day injured list with what the team termed shoulder inflammation. The discomfort he feels is in the scapula area. “We’re still in a little bit more the discovery phase with what this is,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “It’s not an overly co…
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Padres place RHP Michael King (shoulder) on IL
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Cecil DailyPadres right-hander Michael King lands on 15-day injured list with inflammation in right shoulder
ATLANTA (AP) — San Diego right-hander Michael King, who was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation.
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RAWCHILIPadres Place Michael King On 15-Day Injured List
The Padres announced that right-hander Michael King has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 22) due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder. Righty David Morgan was called up from Triple-A El Paso to take King’s spot on the active roster, and earlier today, the Padres also called up left-hander Omar Cruz while right-hander Alek Jacob was optioned to Triple-A. King was scheduled to start Saturday’s game against the Braves…
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