Michael King

Michael King delivered a stellar performance in Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 95 pitches over five scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and two walks while striking out three. This outing underscores King's reliability as a starter this season, marked by a strong 2.85 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across 30 starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (10.4 K/9) and a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio (3.19) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. King's consistent performance, highlighted by his control and efficiency, should keep him high on fantasy radars as a dependable starting option.

Michael King delivered a solid performance, allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over seven innings in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Padres' defeat, King's outing was a testament to his consistency this season, maintaining a strong ERA and WHIP. His ability to strike out batters at a high rate, evidenced by his 10.6 K/9, continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. Although he didn't factor into the decision, his season metrics, including a commendable 3.41 FIP and a stable 3.25 strikeout-to-walk ratio, suggest he should remain a reliable option for fantasy managers seeking quality starts and strikeouts.

Michael King endured a tough outing in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Mariners, allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a relatively solid performance in terms of limiting runs, King's inability to go deeper into the game likely frustrated fantasy managers, especially those counting on him in critical matchups. With a season ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.21, King remains a strong fantasy option, but outings like this highlight some inconsistency in his ability to pitch late into games. His high strikeout rate (10.6 K/9) continues to be a silver lining, ensuring he remains relevant in all fantasy formats.

Michael King delivered a strong performance in Friday's 5-1 win over the Giants, allowing just one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing lowers his ERA to 3.10 and improves his record to 12-8. King's ability to maintain a high strikeout rate, now at 10.6 K/9, combined with a solid 3.19 strikeout-to-walk ratio, continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues. His consistent performance, evidenced by a stable 3.51 FIP and a WHIP of 1.21, suggests that he should remain a reliable option for fantasy managers seeking quality starts and strikeouts.

Michael King endured a tough outing in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Cardinals, allowing no earned runs but six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings while striking out three.

Fantasy Impact

Despite delivering a performance that kept earned runs off the board, King's inability to go deeper into the game likely frustrated fantasy managers, especially given the high pitch count and lack of run support. His season-long metrics, including a solid 3.05 ERA and a 10.6 K/9, suggest he remains a valuable asset in fantasy rotations. However, his latest start underscores potential concerns about his efficiency and the Padres' inconsistent offense impacting his win potential. Moving forward, King's fantasy value is stable, but managers might temper expectations for wins.