The San Diego Padres lost Michael King right after he returned from injury, but their ace has his sights set on his final return.

In hindsight, Michael King might have ramped up a bit too fast as he pushed to return from his nerve issue. He could pitch through the pain in his left knee, he said Friday, but … “I know it will hurt every pitch,

The San Diego Padres got a key win against the San Fransisco Giants on Monday, plus all the latest news and notes.

King had been sidelined since late May because of an injury to his long thoracic nerve. His return could be a season-changer.

Michael King’s long-awaited return to the mound did not go as hoped. His teammates were there to pick him up. Ramon Laureano hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Padres rallied to beat the Red Sox,