This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres' Michael King Breaks Silence on Surprise Injury. The San Diego Padres are locked in an intense divisional battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and if the Friars want to secure the division, starting pitcher Michael King will need to get healthy.

King could have pitched Friday, but not without pain, "and it's just not a recipe for short- and longer-term success," Mike Shildt said.

According to Bleacher Reports’ Zachary D. Rymer, that could be a potential issue for San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King. King had been out for a few months, made one start, and is back on the IL as of Thursday.