Padres' Michael King Expected to Start Tuesday vs Reds

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King is expected to return from the 15-day injured list and start Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds as the team prepares for the postseason. King has been recovering from a knee injury that followed an earlier shoulder injury, and he has been ramping up with simulated games, bullpen sessions, and a recent five-inning start at the Padres’ spring training complex. The Padres aim for King to make four starts before the end of September to build his workload for the playoffs, as he has been one of their most consistent starters when healthy. Manager Mike Shildt expressed cautious optimism about King's ability to contribute, noting uncertainty about his endurance after the extended injury layoff. The return of King is critical for the Padres, who have struggled with inconsistency in their starting rotation despite a strong bullpen. King’s performance will be an important factor as the Padres push to secure the National League West title and make a postseason run.