Padres ace Kim entered the injury list due to inflammation of his right shoulder, and there was a gap in the starting rotation

The Padres announced on Sunday that they had placed ace right-hand shooter Michael King on the 15-day injury list due to an inflame in his right shoulder. The pitcher, who was scheduled to start Saturday against the Warriors, withdrew an hour before the start of the game due to a stiff shoulder in the morning.

"He has some issues with his shoulder blades, which are still being investigated," Padres instructor Mike Shildt explained, "and the lack of strength in the area has a significant impact on pitchers." Although the injuries are unusual, the medical team will conduct a thorough evaluation. King has won 4 wins and 2 losses in 10 games this season, has a 2.59 ERA percentage, and continues his excellent form in 2024 with 55.2 innings pitching.

Hilter revealed that his injury did not worsen on Sunday: "The pain is comparable to yesterday, and the medical team thinks there is a slight improvement. The team has recalled right-handed David Morgan from triple-A El Paso to fill the roster gap. With Monday's home series against the Marlins approaching, and the Padres yet to announce their rotation, Hilter said: "Ideally, King will only miss one start, and a replacement will be determined soon." "

The timing of the injury is delicate – the Padres are currently 4.5 wins behind division leaders Dodgers, and Kim's fitness will have a direct impact on the team's championship prospects. The medical team will conduct a detailed examination upon their return to San Diego, and fans are hoping that the 29-year-old right-hand shooter will be able to return soon.