After rejecting the qualifying offer that the San Diego Padres extended him, 30-year-old hurler Michael King will test free agency this offseason.

The Padres acquired King in the trade that sent Juan Soto to the New York Yankees, and he has excelled the past two seasons with the team. The 30-year-old was primarily used out of the bullpen by the Yankees in the first five seasons of his career, but has developed into a solid starter, posting a 3.10 ERA across the past two seasons with the Padres.

The Yankees will likely be looking to add a starting pitcher this offseason, especially with ace Gerrit Cole expected to start the season on the injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. MLB.com's Will Leitch pitched a reunion between King and the Yankees in a listing of potential fre

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