The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Michael King on the 15-day injured list Thursday because of left knee inflammation. King (4-2, 2.81 ERA) had just come off the injured list Saturday, allowing two runs in as many innings of a no-decision against the Boston Red Sox. It was his first start since May 18 as he dealt with shoulder inflammation.

The San Diego Padres lost Michael King right after he returned from injury, but their ace has his sights set on his final return.

Michael King finds himself back on the injured list once again, and it could be enough for the San Diego Padres to buy him out of his contract in the offseason.