Red Sox pursue Michael King as free agent option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly interested in acquiring pitcher Michael King for the upcoming season. The right-hander has a successful 2026 season with San Diego, boasting a 3.21 ERA and impressive playoff performances. The Red Sox aim to bolster their rotation, especially if Sonny Gray does not return. King, a New England native and Boston College alum, has a $28 million option for 2027. His consistency when healthy makes him a valuable target in free agency this offseason.
- •Red Sox interested in Michael King as a free agent
- •King had a 3.21 ERA in 2026 for San Diego
- •He is a Boston College alum and New England native
- •King's playoff performance featured a 0.64 ERA
- •Sonny Gray's return to the Red Sox remains uncertain
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"The Red Sox's rotation would continue to be elite by adding the veteran.
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