Germán's 2nd straight win, Frazier's 1st homer lifts Yanks
Domingo Germán won his second straight start, combining with Michael King on a four-hitter, and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-0APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL KING #34 - PITCHER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
13-9 W-L •
1.19 WHIP •
2.95 ERA
13-9 W-L
1.19 WHIP
2.95 ERA
Kluber gets win, Yankees hit 3 HR in 5-1 win over Orioles
Corey Kluber has his best start in two years to gain his first win for the Yankees, Kyle Higashioka homered again as he gains playing time from Gary Sánchez and New York beat the B...APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoins big club The Yankees recalled King from their alternate training site Tuesday.
Impact He'll be taking the active roster spot of Deivi Garcia, who was optioned to the Yankees' alternate site following his spot start in Monday's loss to the Orioles. King was effective over two long-relief outings with the Yankees earlier this season, covering nine scoreless frames while allowing only eight baserunners.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to alternate camp King was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site Friday.
Impact King served as the primary pitcher in Friday's loss to the Rays and allowed two hits and three walks while striking out four in three scoreless frames. He didn't factor into the decision. The right-hander has now tossed nine scoreless frames in his first two appearances this year and could return to the majors at some point as a long reliever or as an option to serve as a starter.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays dominate Yankees 8-2 in matchup of AL East strugglers
Brandon Lowe hit a two-run double in the first inning off opener Nick Nelson, and the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays kept up their domination of the Yankees with an 8-2 win that set of...APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanks' Nelson, Rays' Wacha to start series opener
Nick Nelson will start for the New York Yankees in the series opener against the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays and Michael WachaAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Promoted to pitch Friday King will be promoted from the taxi squad and follow opener Nick Nelson against the Rays on Friday, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.
Impact King has been traveling with the team throughout the week as a potential rotation option, and he'll officially join the roster to serve as Friday's primary pitcher. The 25-year-old surrendered only one hit over six scoreless frames of long relief in his only appearance of the season April 4.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4
Bo Bichette homered twice, including a game-ending drive leading off the ninth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 5-4APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Potential sixth-starter option King is considered a strong candidate if the Yankees were to implement a sixth starter, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact King dazzled in his only outing this season, pitching six innings of scoreless, one-hit ball out of the bullpen April 4. He was subsequently sent to the team's alternate site, though he is traveling with the club as part of the taxi squad. King is very likely to get another opportunity to pitch in the majors relatively soon, whether in a relief or starting role. He's most likely to function as a long reliever, but the right-hander would be a viable candidate if the Yankees decided to go with a six-man rotation.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Traveling with team King is part of the Yankees' taxi squad for their current road trip, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact King was optioned to the team's alternate site Tuesday, but there's little doubt that he'll be back in the majors at some point during the campaign. The right-hander tossed six scoreless innings out of the bullpen against Toronto on April 4 in his lone outing of the season.
APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole 7 shutout innings, 13 Ks leads Yanks over Orioles 7-2
Gerrit Cole struck out 13 and walked none over seven scoreless innings in his most dominant start since joining the New York Yankees, overwhelming the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 for his...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to alternate site King was optioned to the Yankees' alternate training site Tuesday.
Impact This move clears a spot for Rougned Odor on the active roster. King logged six scoreless innings in long relief Sunday against the Blue Jays, so he'll be back in the majors sooner than later to offer length out of the bullpen or perhaps to make a spot start.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Infielder Rougned Odor traded from Rangers to Yankees
Infielder Rougned Odor was traded from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees for minor league outfielders Antonio Cabello and Josh StowersAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shines in long relief King pitched six scoreless innings against Toronto on Sunday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out three. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Starter Domingo German was removed after yielding three runs across three frames, and the Yankees subsequently handed the ball to King. The right-hander went on to dominate Blue Jays hitters, giving up only a fourth-inning walk and single while retiring the final 16 batters he faced. King ended up throwing as many pitches (68) across his six innings as German did in three, with 48 of the former's throws going for strikes. King will likely be unavailable for a few days due to the extended outing, but it is a positive sign that he looked so good in his first appearance of the campaign after struggling to a 7.76 ERA with the big club last season.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rieber: German struggles but reliever King impresses Yankees management and players did the best they could with the Domingo German situation in spring training. They didn’t sugarcoat how diffi...
APRIL 4, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
Trimmer Guerrero helps Jays finish series win over Yanks
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Randal Grichuk homered off Domingo Germán in the Yankee right-hander’s return from a domestic violence ban, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 3-1 to...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanks' Germán cheered in return, struggles vs Blue Jays
Domingo Germán was cheered by Yankees fans in his return from a domestic violence suspension but struggled against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing three runs over three innings in...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees slugger Judge scratched from lineup due to illness
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was scratched from the lineup for Monday’s spring training finale against Detroit due to illness but is set to play on opening day after clearing MLB’s...MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns roster spot King will be a member of the Yankees' Opening Day roster, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact King is expected to begin in a bullpen role, but he could be one of the top options to slide into the rotation when a spot start is needed. He hasn't shown much to suggest he'll be an interesting fantasy option should that happen, however, struggling to a 7.22 ERA in 28.2 innings at the major-league level.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roughed up in Thursday's start King hurled 2.1 innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus Philadelphia, allowing seven runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two.
Impact King was knocked around early in the contest, allowing the first four Philadelphia batters to reach base before getting his first out and yielding five runs prior to being pulled for a reliever. He went back out for the second frame and allowed another two runs before pitching a clean third inning. King has given up 12 earned runs across 15.1 innings this spring and may have pitched his way out of a roster spot with Thursday's ugly outing.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing
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Yankees' rotation behind Cole taking shape
The New York Yankees entered spring training with serious questions about who would follow ace Gerrit Cole in the rotationMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last yearMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: King gets work in; Gleyber's fine 'D' TAMPA, Fla. -- Michael King could scarcely contain a smile atop the George M. Steinbrenner Field mound on Sunday afternoon, scanning the mid...
MARCH 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Will start spring opener King is slated to take the mound for the Yankees' first spring training game against Toronto on Sunday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
Impact King is among a group of pitchers manager Aaron Boone mentioned as being in competition for the fifth-starter job, and he'll have a chance to showcase his stuff immediately against the Blue Jays. The right-hander struggled mightily in 26.2 big-league innings last season, so he'll likely need to dominate during spring training to claim a spot in the Opening Day rotation.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
