Michael King has emerged as a cornerstone in the New York Yankees‘ pitching lineup this season, boasting an impressive 3.13 ERA across 69 innings and striking out 82 batters. The intriguing number to focus on here is his starts: King has pitched in 42 games this season, with two of them as a starter.
Facing the Detroit Tigers and Future Prospects
King is set to take the mound once again on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Both of his starting assignments have come this August, in line with what manager Aaron Boone stated earlier on the 12th—that King would be transitioning into a role that involves a starter’s workload.