MICHAEL KING NEWS

Takes loss in matinee King (4-6) took the loss in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against Boston, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out eight batters over 4.2 innings.

Impact Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said earlier in the day that King had built up to 85-to-90 pitches, and the right-hander was right on target with 87 pitches (56 strikes). He appeared to be getting stronger as the game wore on, striking out the final three batters he faced and not allowing a run after the first frame, which bodes well for his ability to continue going deeper into contests. Nonetheless, King got no run support from the Yankees offense Thursday and ended up with his first loss since Aug. 12. It looks like he'll be a fixture in the rotation moving forward, and he's shined in that role of late, allowing just three earned runs while posting a 29:4 K:BB over his past 21.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New England native King strong in Yanks' G1 loss BOSTON -- It was at Fenway Park where a young Michael King once scanned the souvenir stands during the 2003 American League Championship Ser...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Ready for 85-90 pitches Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake said that King is built up for 85-90 pitches in Thursday's start versus the Red Sox, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact King reached 79 pitches his last time out against the Brewers when he fanned nine over five innings while yielding just one earned run. The right-hander has been excellent since moving into the Yankees' rotation, collecting a 1.08 ERA and 21:3 K:BB over 16.2 frames. He's making a case to be one of the team's five starters heading into next season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans nine over five frames King did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Brewers while striking out nine.

Impact King looked sharp against the Brewers, striking out four of the first seven batters he faced to open the contest. Two runs came across for Milwaukee in the top of the fourth, though only one was charged to King following a throwing error by D.J. LeMahieu. The right-hander has now gone five innings in back-to-back starts, allowing a total of two earned runs over that stretch while posting a 13:1 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Michael King keeps shining as starter, lone bright spot in sloppy loss Michael King tied his career-high in strikeouts against the Brewers on Saturday, continuing to excel as a starter.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • NJ.COM

Collects win Sunday King (4-5) allowed a run on five hits and struck out four without walking a batter over five innings to earn the win over the Astros on Sunday.

Impact King enjoyed his longest outing of the season, getting through five frames on an economical 69 pitches (44 strikes). That's a further build-up from the 61 pitches he threw over four scoreless innings Tuesday versus Detroit. The right-hander is now at a 2.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 91:25 K:BB through 78 innings over 44 appearances (four starts) this year. He appears to be set to remain a starter for the rest of 2023, but he'll likely still have to be efficient to have much of a chance to get wins. King is projected for a home outing versus Milwaukee in his next trip to the mound.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another start Sunday King is expected to get another start Sunday at Houston, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact King built his pitch count up to 61 on Tuesday versus the Tigers while striking out five batters over four scoreless innings. Jhony Brito will likely be available in bulk relief Sunday against the Astros, but King is perhaps making a case to be treated as more of a traditional starter rather than just an opener. The 28-year-old right-hander boasts an overall 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 87:25 K:BB in 73 innings this season for the Yankees.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four scoreless innings as opener King did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three hits over four scoreless innings in a 4-2 win over the Tigers. He struck out five and did not issue any walks.

Impact King set down the first six Tigers and surrendered just three singles across his four innings in his role as an opener of sorts. Across his two starts (against Washington and Detroit), the 28-year-old has gone a combined 6.2 innings allowing only four hits and one unearned run while striking out eight and walking two. It appears likely that the Yankees will continue to deploy him in a similar fashion with Jhony Brito succeeding him in a bulk relief role. If King does draw another start, it would likely occur over the weekend in Houston.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees turn to Michael King for start against Tigers Michael King, a key setup reliever for the New York Yankees earlier this season, might be auditioning for a future rotation role.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Draws another starting assignment King is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Tigers at Comerica Park, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact While making his second "start" of the season his last time out Thursday versus the Nationals, King operated as more of an opener in front of Jhony Brito. King covered 2.2 innings, allowing one unearned run on one hit and two walks while striking out three. The Yankees could have King work a little deeper into his start Tuesday, though the right-hander is still unlikely to hit the five innings he would need to qualify for a win. Unless Brito is needed in relief in Monday's series opener, he could once again following King in Tuesday's contest.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out three in opening role King did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing one run on one hit and two walks over 2.2 innings against the Nationals while striking out three.

Impact King pitched well over the first two innings but found himself in a jam in the third after walking two of the first four batters he faced in the frame. He allowed one unearned run to come home following a fielding error by Anthony Volpe and the right-hander was then relieved by Keynan Middleton before he could get through three innings. The Yankees have now lost the last four games in which King has appeared, though he's held his own so far in August with a 3.00 ERA and 20:5 K:BB.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Thursday King will serve as the Yankees' opener Thursday against Washington, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact King allowed two runs in two innings during his last outing as an opener on Aug. 12 against Miami. He'll presumably stay in Thursday's contest for a similar amount of time before handing things over to Gerrit Cole for bulk innings.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two runs in opening role King (3-5) took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits over two innings against the Marlins. He struck out three.

Impact King got off to a rough start, giving up a leadoff single to Jazz Chisholm on the very first pitch of the game before then surrendering a two-run blast to Luis Arraez just two batters later. The right-hander rebounded with a 1-2-3 inning in the second before being relieved Jhony Brito to open the third, but the former would still go on to be charged with his fifth loss of the season. King had not allowed a run over his last seven appearances coming in (spanning eight innings) while the four hits he surrendered Saturday matched his season high.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' desperation hits new level with latest Michael King move King allowed two earned runs and four hits while pitching the first two innings of Saturday's loss to the Marlins.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael King ready to boost a Yankees rotation in crisis Yankees reliever Michael King is OK being a Swiss Army knife in the club's pitching arsenal, but he's also willing to go back to being a sta...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Listed as starter King is listed as the starter for Saturday's game against Miami, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Like many major-league relievers, King was a starter in the minors and at the beginning of his MLB career, so being the first pitcher on the mound won't be an entirely new experience. He'll likely be more of an opener than a true starter Saturday, though he did record eight outs in his most recent relief appearance Tuesday against the White Sox and has thrown at least two full innings in 14 of his 38 outings this year, so he may last longer than most openers. Jhony Brito was recalled on Friday and could handle the bulk role behind King, though the Yankees have yet to lay out their plans.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs sixth save King picked up the save Saturday against the Cubs. striking out one over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact King took over for Gerrit Cole with one out in the top of the eighth and needed just five pitches to retire the next two batters and end the inning. He would later hit Christopher Morel with a pitch in the ninth, but the right-hander was solid outside of that one hiccup en route to earning his sixth save of the season. King has now converted three of his last four save attempts and lowered his season ERA to 2.77 with Saturday's scoreless outing.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures win in Game 2 King (2-4) allowed a hit and struck out two without walking a batter over 3.1 innings of relief to earn the win in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

Impact King covered the most innings of the six pitchers the Yankees deployed in a bullpen game. He's no stranger to longer relief outings -- he's gone past an inning in 20 of his 27 appearances on the year, though Saturday's effort was his longest of the season. King now has a 2.84 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 48:14 K:BB through 44.1 innings overall while adding five saves and three holds. He remains in the mix for some high-leverage work, but his ability to go multiple innings makes him a versatile part of the New York bullpen.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures fifth save Sunday King picked up the save in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Rangers, allowing one hit over a scoreless inning. He struck out two and didn't record a walk.

Impact With Clay Holmes and Wandy Peralta presumably unavailable after working the previous day, Ron Marinaccio got the call in the eighth with New York trailing and King earned a save opportunity after the Yankees took the lead in the bottom of the eighth. It was King's fifth save of the year, but his first save opportunity since June 13. It had been a struggle for King since then, allowing five runs over his last three starts. Despite his scoreless inning Sunday, King likely won't get many more save chances moving forward as long as Holmes, Peralta and Marinaccio are all healthy.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' Michael King blames lack of quick adjustments for struggles: 'Frustrated' The 28-year-old righty now has been tagged for six earned runs over 5 ²/₃ innings in his last four games.

JUNE 19, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Notches fourth save King picked up the save Tuesday against the Mets, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact King sealed a 7-6 victory, setting the Mets down in order in the ninth inning after Clay Holmes pitched the eighth. It's King's first save since May 15. He improved to 4-for-6 in save chances with a 2.19 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB across 37 innings this season. King should continue to pitch in high-leverage spots for the Yankees, though Holmes is still likely the preferred ninth-inning option.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs third save King earned a save with 1.1 perfect innings against Toronto on Monday.

Impact After the Blue Jays rallied for four runs in the bottom of eighth, King was summoned to put out the fire with two outs and a runner on second. He induced a groundout to end the frame, then stayed around for the ninth, during which he retired the side on 10 pitches. The successful outing earned King his third save, all of which have required him to get more than three outs. While it may be inaccurate to name King the Yankees' primary closer, he is as much in the mix as any of the team's relievers -- since April 27, he's notched three saves, Wandy Peralta has picked up two, two others have one apiece and Clay Holmes has zero.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available back-to-back soon King will soon be available to pitch more frequently and in shorter bursts, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Impact The Yankees have been careful with King's usage so far this season after a fractured pitching elbow ended his 2022 campaign, as he's typically gone more than one inning at a time and received multiple days of rest in between appearances. However, his arm has bounced back well and he has pitched his way into being one of manager Aaron Boone's most trusted relievers. King picked up a 1.2-inning save Tuesday versus the Guardians and, with Clay Holmes scuffling, could be asked to shoulder more of the closing load.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down second save King walked one and struck out three over 1.2 scoreless innings to record his second save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians.

Impact Clay Holmes blew his second save of the year Monday, opening the door for King to collect a save in his second straight appearance. Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave Holmes the dreaded vote of confidence after Monday's performance, but King is making a strong push for more save opportunities with a 1.56 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 20:4 K:BB through 17.1 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander has recorded at least four outs in each of his nine appearances to begin the season, so even if Holmes' grip on the closer role slips further, King could still find himself in a high-leverage fireman role rather than limited to the ninth inning.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael King emerging again as late-inning weapon for Yankees after early finish to '22 season ARLINGTON— Michael King is returning to form as a crown jewel of the Yankees bullpen. King sports a 1.72 ERA with 17 strikeouts in 15.2 inni...

APRIL 28, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM