Braves likely to trade for Padres' pitcher Michael King

The Atlanta Braves may make a surprising trade for San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King. The Padres are looking to trade King this offseason, but he might not be dealt soon due to the start of the season. If the Padres struggle, a trade could become more likely. King, who has a mutual option for next season, is projected to have a lucrative deal if he becomes a free agent. With an asking price of $71 million over four years, he could be more appealing than other pitchers, like Dylan Cease, who has higher earnings. The Braves have good pitching depth, despite losing Charlie Morton and Max Fried. They expect to have Spencer Strider back soon and have a promising prospect in AJ Smith-Shawver. If injuries occur, trading for King could be a smart move for Atlanta.