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Former Mets executive pitches trade idea to land top Padres starter

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The New York Mets are in the market for a frontline starter. Sure, they could roll into Opening Day with their current rotation—Kodai Senga, David Peterson, Clay Holmes, Frankie Montas, and Sean Manaea—but if they want to go toe-to-toe with baseball’s best, they might need a little more firepower. And that’s where Michael King comes in.

The Trade Target: Michael King

Word around the league is that the San Diego Padres might be willing to part ways with King, and if that’s the case, the Mets should be all over it. King was nothing short of stellar in 2024, posting a 2.