The Padres are hopeful of re-signing one of <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/04/sports/ex-yankee-michael-king-could-be-the-cream-of-the-free-agency-crop/">two star free-agent starters</a> — and word is the one they’ll likely target is Michael King (one scout says he sees similarities to Greg Maddux).&nbsp;

It won’t be easy as King has East Coast roots (the ex-Yankee is from Rhode Island). 

King is a star now but he’ll likely cost less than Dylan Cease due to Cease’s total track record.&nbsp;

Cease is back on his game thanks to a dominating slider.&nbsp;

Word is the one they’ll likely target the one that has a scout saying he sees similarities to Greg Maddux. {ai:summary}<p>The Padres are aiming to re-sign star free-agent pitcher Michael King, who is drawing comparisons to Greg Maddux from scouts. His East Coast ties could complicate negotiations, as he hails from Rhode Island. </p><p>King may be a more affordable option than Dylan Cease, who has regained form with a strong slider. #sports</p>

Padres have their pick of pair of free agent starters

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