King could have pitched Friday, but not without pain, "and it's just not a recipe for short- and longer-term success," Mike Shildt said.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters starting pitcher Michael King will likely make his next start in MLB after making just one rehab start with Triple-A El Paso over the weekend.

Michael King returned to the San Diego Padres' starting rotation this past weekend against the Boston Red Sox. Moreover, with his return, Padres manager Mike Shildt believes that adding King on top of their trade deadline moves is an added boost.