Why White Sox should target Padres’ Michael King if he opts out

King is an intriguing ace whom they should explore adding to their rotation.

By Vanessa Serrao · Yardbarker

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:36 PM

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Vanessa Serrao argues the Chicago White Sox should target San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King in free agency.
The White Sox were eliminated from the postseason following a 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.
King is expected to explore free agency if he opts out of his player option with San Diego.

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Vanessa Serrao argues that the Chicago White Sox should pursue San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King in free agency this offseason. Following Chicago's postseason elimination in a 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, Serrao suggests the club needs a durable rotation anchor after relying heavily on bullpen-led starts throughout their 2026 playoff run.

King is expected to test free agency if he exercises his contract opt-out, despite showing interest in remaining in San Diego. Serrao highlights King's regular-season 3.21 ERA across 185 innings alongside a dominant 0.64 postseason ERA as primary reasons he fits Chicago's starting rotation needs.

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Why White Sox should target Padres’ Michael King if he opts out

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