Michael King News Comes at Unfortunate Time for Padres originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Diego Padres have taken over first place in the NL West, clinging to a one-game lead entering a crucial divisional series against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, with the winner claiming control of the division.

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Michael King on the 15-day injured list Thursday because of left knee inflammation. King (4-2, 2.81 ERA) had just come off the injured list Saturday, allowing two runs in as many innings of a no-decision against the Boston Red Sox. It was his first start since May 18 as he dealt with shoulder inflammation.