King had an injury-riddled 2025 season, but has proven to be effective -- even dominant at times -- when healthy. He has a 3.24 career ERA in 161 games pitched, and could be in line for a shorter “prove-it” contract to re-establish his market.

The 2025-26 MLB offseason has begun and it won't be long before trades and free agency signings begin. Like the regular season itself, baseball's offseason is a marathon, not a sprint, though there are always a few teams that jump right into the hot stove action in early November. The first offseason moves aren't far away.