Michael King Stats

New York Yankees pitcher Michael King (finger) saw a hand specialist on Tuesday and it has been determined he will be shut down from throwing for another week, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. King smashed his finger between weights at the team's facilities and has been sidelined for nearly a month at this point. Prior to the injury, King was 0-4 with a 3.72 ERA, 1.386 WHIP and 22 percent strikeout rate over 48 1/3 innings of work. Manager Aaron Boone says that the team doesn't believe it is anything serious, but that he will have to remain shut down for now and eventually have to be built back up. At this point, outside of deeper formats, there's no reason to wait for King to return.

over 6 months ago

New York Yankees pitcher Michael King (finger) was playing catch on Sunday and felt fine, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. King had smashed his right middle finger between some heavy weights at the team's facilities, and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of it. Splitting time between the rotation and the bullpen, King has gone 0-4 with a 3.72 ERA, 1.386 WHIP and 22 percent strikeout rate over 48 1/3 innings of work this season. When healthy, he could be a serviceable option in deeper mixed leagues and AL-only formats, although there will likely be better options available on the waiver-wire.

over 6 months ago

The New York Yankees placed right-hander Michael King (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right middle finger contusion and recalled infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. King has been a swing man for the Yankees the last two years, making 14 appearances (six starts) over 48 1/3 innings in 2021. While he has a decent 3.72 ERA and 1.38 WHIP, he hasn't carried any real fantasy value with zero holds. Wade will provide the Yankees with some much-needed bench depth while Miguel Andujar battles a hand issue. The left-hander has 11 hits in 49 at-bats (.224) with no home runs and four stolen bases. Wade will be a short-term option for depth in deep AL-only leagues, at best.

over 6 months ago