Padres Place Michael King on 15-Day Injured List with Shoulder Inflammation

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King was placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation and stiffness in his right throwing shoulder, a decision made as a precaution after he was scratched from his scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves. King experienced shoulder discomfort reportedly caused by sleeping on it wrong, which persisted despite pregame testing and weighted-ball exercises. The Padres replaced him on the active roster by recalling right-hander David Morgan from Triple-A El Paso. In the game King missed, the Padres employed a bullpen game with reliever Sean Reynolds starting in his place. King has been effective this season, holding a 4-2 record with a 2.59 ERA across 10 starts, including a notable performance against the Braves last season. Team management and media sources indicate there is no expectation of a serious injury or long-term absence beyond the current IL stint.