Padres ace right-hander Michael King was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation prior to Sunday's series finale against the Braves. King had been scheduled to start on Saturday against the Braves but was scratched less than an hour before first pitch.

San Diego right-hander Michael King, who was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. The Padres said Saturday that King had stiffness after sleeping on the shoulder.

The San Diego Padres have placed right-handed pitcher Michael King on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. More news: Padres Expected to Be Interested in 30-Homer Japanese Slugger Coming to MLB: Report In a corresponding move,