The San Diego Padres are extending qualifying offers to pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King, according to a new report.
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported King and Cease are among 13 players who received the quaifying offer — a one-year, $22 million contract for 2026.
Thirteen players were tendered qualifying offers Thursday, sources tell ESPN.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker
Philadelphia designated hitter Kyle Schwarber
Toronto shortstop Bo Bichette
Houston left-hander Framber Valdez
San Diego right-hander Dylan Cease
Philadelphia…
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 6, 2025
Both pitchers are expected to decline the qualifying offer and head to the free-agent market. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers was first to report the Padres were tendering the qualifying offer to King.
News: The Padres are extending a qualifying offer to pitcher Michael King, sources tell ESPN.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) November 6, 2025
More to come on this story.