The Padres haven't announced who will start Friday's opener as they hold a one-game lead over the Dodgers for first place in the NL West.

With no structural damage, Padres right-hander Michael King hoping to return to rotation later this month in Seattle

King had been sidelined since late May because of an injury to his long thoracic nerve. His return could be a season-changer.

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