Michael King News Comes at Unfortunate Time for Padres originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Diego Padres have taken over first place in the NL West, clinging to a one-game lead entering a crucial divisional series against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, with the winner claiming control of the division.

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.

The San Diego Padres lost Michael King right after he returned from injury, but their ace has his sights set on his final return.