Michael King's shoulder issue is identified as a pinched nerve rather than a structural injury, providing some relief for the Padres. However, his return to play remains uncertain as they work on resolving the nerve issue. Manager Mike Shildt emphasizes the collaborative effort to alleviate the problem. Additionally, if King's condition improves, there's a chance he could resume light activities soon, but he will need full recovery to return. Meanwhile, Matt Waldron may step in to cover King's spot while he is injured.
Now that we've been able to locate what the issue is ... just trying to get a handle on how to release that nerve a little bit that's preventing that (scapula) from being able to fire appropriately. We've got some really smart people, including Michael himself, involved with that process that will get that going as soon as possible, and how soon that is is to the discretion of that nerve.
The Padres remain in the dark about what King's timetable for a return to action will ultimately look like, though he's already started to improve.
Michael King was initially scratched from his start last week due to discomfort in his shoulder after sleeping on it uncomfortably the night prior. The cause of the pinched nerve isn't known.
Sanders suggests that right-hander Matt Waldron could be ready to return from the injured list in the near future and take up King's rotation spot while he's on the shelf.
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