Michael King has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left knee inflammation, impacting the Padres' pitching rotation for an upcoming series against the Dodgers. King was scheduled to be the starter for Friday's opener but his absence leaves the team without a designated starting pitcher. In a corresponding move, Randy Vázquez has been recalled from Triple-A El Paso to potentially fill in. This marks King’s second IL stint this season following an earlier issue he faced in May.
The San Diego Padres have placed right-handed pitcher Michael King on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation, impacting the starting pitcher for Friday's series opener.
RHP Michael King on the 15-day IL (retro to 8/11) with left knee inflammation and recalled RHP Randy Vázquez from Triple-A El Paso, marking his second IL stint this season.
The Padres do not have a set starting pitcher for the series opener against the Dodgers, which was supposed to feature Clayton Kershaw and King.
Randy Vázquez, recalled from Triple-A, may be one option for the Padres as they prepare for the weekend's rivalry series.
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