Michael King continues to anchor Padres’ rotation ahead of Deadline

The Padres know they can rely on Michael King. It’s a level of trust the right-hander has earned as the anchor of San Diego’s starting rotation for much of the past three seasons.

Even when he hasn’t been at his sharpest, the Padres’ faith in him hasn’t wavered. King has rewarded them in turn for that belief.

But as the Padres’ beleaguered rotation continues to show signs of…