This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as Padres' Michael King Reacts to First Start After Missing 12 Weeks. San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King provided insight on his return to the mound on Saturday after missing nearly three months with a pinched nerve.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King gets an encouraging contract extension update amid his return from injury.

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