San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters starting pitcher Michael King will likely make his next start in MLB after making just one rehab start with Triple-A El Paso over the weekend.

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

After losing nearly three months to a shoulder injury, Michael King returns this week. Read more about the Padres' rotation at MLB Trade Rumors.