{
  "id": 14380920,
  "title": "Red Sox Named Suitor for $75M Ace Who Yankees Traded for Juan Soto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/red-sox-named-suitor-for-75m-ace-who-yankees-traded-for-juan-soto",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:40:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/red-sox-named-suitor-75m-054001523.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boston Red Sox have emerged as the leading bidder for 31-year-old right-hander Michael King, who was recently dealt by the San Diego Padres for Juan Soto. The Red Sox are reportedly willing to pay $75 million for King, who has shown remarkable consistency and talent in both his regular season and playoff performances. The pitcher, who grew up in Rochester and played college baseball at Boston College, has an opt-out clause in his contract for 2027. If he chooses not to exercise it, King would likely be one of the most sought-after free-agent pitchers this winter. Red Sox executives see King as an excellent fit for their already-strong rotation, particularly given the need to bolster their pitching staff. With King's impressive stats, including 14.0 innings pitched in the playoffs, a 0.64 ERA, and 15 strikeouts, the Red Sox believe he could be an invaluable asset. Despite his age, King's performance suggests he remains a consistent and potent force on the mound.",
  "summary": "The Red Sox's rotation would continue to be elite by adding the veteran.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}