Open · opened Aug 15, 2026, 6:49 PM EDT
Michael King and Nick Pivetta can opt out after the season, and Robbie Ray is a pending free agent. Which starter should the Padres prioritize keeping?
01 / Make the call
What's your call?
Michael King
Nick Pivetta
Robbie Ray
None — build the 2027 rotation externally
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02 / The evidence
Why Posterior is asking.
As of 2026-08-15, the Padres are 66-57, second in the NL West (8.0 games back) and holding the second NL wild-card spot. Per the Posterior free-agency watch, Michael King and Nick Pivetta hold opt-outs, Robbie Ray and Casey Mize are scheduled free agents, and Lucas Giolito has a mutual option — most of the rotation could reach the market.
Posterior free-agency watch (MLB.com future free-agent classes, 2026-05-02); MLB Stats API 40-man roster (fetched 2026-08-15)
Michael King (MLBAM 650633, opt-out), Nick Pivetta (MLBAM 601713, opt-out), and Robbie Ray (MLBAM 592662, scheduled free agent) are on the Padres 40-man roster per MLB Stats API and the Posterior free-agency watch (MLB.com, 2026-05-02).
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