Starter Michael King and closer Robert Suarez both opted out of their respective deals with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports on Monday.

The decisions make both right-handers free-agents.

King turned down the $15 million mutual option in his contract after an injury plagued 2025 season. He receives a $3.75 million buyout from the Padres.

King went 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA in 15 starts this season. He began the season as the club’s co-ace with Dylan Cease but tossed just 73 1/3 innings in the regular season due to shoulder and knee injuries. King pitched one inning of relief in the postseason.

However, King excelled in 2024 with a 13-9 mark and 2.95 ERA, so the 30-year-old figures to be heavily pursued in the open market.

Suarez used his player option to exit a five-year,

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