King is considered a frontrunner to join the Yankees' starting rotation to begin the season, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Already considered a contender for a rotation spot following James Paxton's back surgery, the 24-year-old has climbed further into the conversation with news that Luis Severino (elbow) will miss the entire season. King has pitched only two innings in the majors but has compiled a 2.93 ERA over 77 appearances in the minor leagues, 58 of which have come as a starter.