Latest news with #Padre
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Will Michael King reunite with former team after entering free agency?
The current Padres' right-hand pitcher, Michael King, might enter free agency if the team does not retain him. However, the main concern here is not whether the Padres will retain the player or not. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In fact, the speculation here is whether Michael King will return to his former team, the New York Yankees, after becoming a free agent. Will he? Well, we have the juicy details here. Possibilities of Michael King returning to the Yankees King left the New York Yankees after the 2023 season and joined the San Diego Padres for a one-season contract, which has now extended till the end of 2025. After the 2025 season, chances are that King might enter free agency. But will he join the Yankees after that? When asked about the chances of him joining the Yankees, King replied, "I mean, of course, once you get to free agency, that's what I'll start thinking about.. I've got to focus on winning by the end of it I can have all 30 teams calling me." In fact, the Yankees skipper, Aaron Boone, also praised King on his performance. "He's ascended to one of the top starters in the game.' Though the Yankees were not quite willing to send King to the Padres, they did want Soto to join their team. The Padres had the upper hand here, and they made the final call. So, when Michael King departed for the Padres in 2023, Soto and Grisham entered the Yankees. Was it a good trade? Well, seeing how both Grisham and King are performing, it was a good trade for both teams. Michael King's performance after joining the Padres After becoming a Padre, King has shown exceptional performance. Looking into his 2025 performance, King has played in 8 games till now, and has an ERA of 2.22. On top of that, King has only allowed 4 home runs, 30 hits, and 12 runs till now, which takes his average to .186 and WHIP to 0.58, which is outstanding. Moreover, King has 48 strikeouts this season, and he's just getting started. Currently, King has 8th rank in strikeouts, making him one of the most important player of San Diego Padres. If Padres fails to secure him post 2025 season, the Yankees won't hesitate in taking him back. Also Read:
New York Times
20-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Jake Peavy, 2007 NL Cy Young winner, rejoins Padres as special assistant to CEO
Jake Peavy, the former San Diego Padres pitcher and 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner, has rejoined the organization as a special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner, the team announced Thursday. Greupner said in a news release that Peavy will assist multiple departments in the organization and serve as a team ambassador. Advertisement 'I'm incredibly appreciative of this opportunity to reunite with my Padres family,' Peavy said in the release. 'San Diego has always held a special place in my heart. I'm a Padre through and through — from the moment I was drafted by the team until this very day, and I can't wait to work alongside this talented group and contribute in any way I can to the success of this great organization.' Peavy, 43, went from being a 15th-round draft pick out of Mobile, Ala., in 1999 to starring in San Diego by the mid-aughts. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2009 — weeks after he rejected a move to that same team — and he remained relatively estranged from the Padres organization until then-owner Peter Seidler and Greupner invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a 2022 postseason game at Petco Park. That reintroduction led to Peavy's entrance into the Padres Hall of Fame in 2023 and, now, his new role in the organization. 'We're excited for Jake to rejoin the Padres after an outstanding playing career,' Greupner said in Thursday's release. 'Beyond his impressive accomplishments on the field, Jake brings a passionate, competitive spirit and leadership qualities that align perfectly with our organizational values. His wisdom, experience and relationships in the game are invaluable as we continue to pursue a World Series championship for the city of San Diego and our fans.' Peavy remains the Padres' franchise leader in strikeouts (1,348) and ranks second in winning percentage, quality starts and strikeouts per nine innings. In his Cy Young-winning season, Peavy became the only Padre to secure a pitching Triple Crown, with 19 wins, a 2.54 ERA and 240 strikeouts. With the new role, Peavy will reunited with former Padres teammate Mark Loretta, another special assistant to Greupner. Peavy also will continue to work as an analyst for MLB Network.
Fox Sports
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Former Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy returns to Padres as special assistant to CEO
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Peavy, the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner and member of the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame, has joined the team as special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner. Greupner said Thursday the three-time All-Star will assist multiple departments and serve as a team ambassador. 'I'm incredibly appreciative of this opportunity to reunite with my Padres family,' Peavy said in a statement. 'San Diego has always held a special place in my heart. I'm a Padre through and through— from the moment I was drafted by the team until this very day, and I can't wait to work alongside this talented group and contribute in any way I can to the success of this great organization.' Padre, inducted into the team Hall of Fame in 2023, won 19 games with a 2.54 ERA and 240 strikeouts in his Cy Young-winning season. He was 92-68 with a 3.29 ERA and 1,348 strikeouts in 212 starts with the team from 2002-09. Peavy was selected by the Padres in the 15th round of the 1999 amateur draft. He also pitched for the Chicago White Sox, Boston and San Francisco and retired after the 2016 season with a 152-126 record and 3.63 ERA over 15 seasons. ___ AP MLB: recommended in this topic
Washington Post
20-03-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Former Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy returns to Padres as special assistant to CEO
SAN DIEGO — Jake Peavy, the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner and member of the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame, has joined the team as special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner. Greupner said Thursday the three-time All-Star will assist multiple departments and serve as a team ambassador. 'I'm incredibly appreciative of this opportunity to reunite with my Padres family,' Peavy said in a statement. 'San Diego has always held a special place in my heart. I'm a Padre through and through— from the moment I was drafted by the team until this very day, and I can't wait to work alongside this talented group and contribute in any way I can to the success of this great organization.'
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy returns to Padres as special assistant to CEO
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Peavy, the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner and member of the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame, has joined the team as special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner. Greupner said Thursday the three-time All-Star will assist multiple departments and serve as a team ambassador. 'I'm incredibly appreciative of this opportunity to reunite with my Padres family,' Peavy said in a statement. 'San Diego has always held a special place in my heart. I'm a Padre through and through— from the moment I was drafted by the team until this very day, and I can't wait to work alongside this talented group and contribute in any way I can to the success of this great organization.' Padre, inducted into the team Hall of Fame in 2023, won 19 games with a 2.54 ERA and 240 strikeouts in his Cy Young-winning season. He was 92-68 with a 3.29 ERA and 1,348 strikeouts in 212 starts with the team from 2002-09. Peavy was selected by the Padres in the 15th round of the 1999 amateur draft. He also pitched for the Chicago White Sox, Boston and San Francisco and retired after the 2016 season with a 152-126 record and 3.63 ERA over 15 seasons. ___ AP MLB:
