Yankees, 2 AL East rivals in chase for elite free agent starter

Yankees open to a Michael King reunion that could serve multiple purposes

A potential reunion with Michael King is on the Yankees’ radar, and doing so might serve a double whammy as they look to fortify their rotation. The Red Sox and Orioles are also competing for King, The Boston Globe reported, meaning the teams that don’t land the free agent right-hander could have to face him in the AL East for years to come.

Yankees, 2 AL East rivals in chase for elite free agent starter

The Yankees never wanted to trade pitcher Michael King. They loved the right-hander when he was a multi-innings, high-leverage reliever at the start of his career and they loved him after he went into their rotation in August 2023.

Yankees 2026 Free Agent Profiles: Michael King's Return?

Sep 3, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King (34) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports A report from the Boston Globe labeled the Yankees, Orioles, and Red Sox as finalists for the Michael King sweepstakes, with Brian Cashman continuing to cast a wide net for pitching options. The right-hander was traded by th…

Two Bitter Rivals Out To Spoil Yankees' Michael King Chase - Pinstripes Nation

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are making a serious push to sign free agent starter Michael King, but two division opponents are working hard to block that move as December unfolds with major decisions still pending across baseball. The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles have positioned themselves as primary threats to land King, turning his free agency into one of the winter’s most compelling storylines. The 30-year-old right-hander entered …