Padres sign ex-Astros pitcher to major league deal with 2028 option
The San Diego Padres have added some pitching depth early in the offseason , agreeing to a deal with former Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Weiss. Weiss is signing a one-year major league contract with the Padres that includes an option for 2028, according to Jesse Rogers . The financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Rogers […] The post Padres sign ex-Astros pitcher to major…
The San Diego Padres have signed former Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a one-year major league contract with a potential 2028 option, according to Jesse Rogers. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Weiss, 29, had a notable overseas season with the Hanwha Eagles, where he posted a 3.16 ERA and struck out 305 batters over 270 1/3 innings across two seasons.
His performance in South Korea earned him a major league deal with the Astros last offseason. After a rough 2026 season with Houston, where he went 0-3 with a 7.62 ERA and 2.12 WHIP in nine appearances, Weiss is now given another opportunity to prove himself in the majors. Signing with the Padres provides him a fresh start and a chance to rediscover the form that made him one of the KBO's top arms.
The deal also gives the Padres a versatile option who can serve as both a starter and a reliever, with an option for 2028 attached to the contract, presenting some flexibility if Weiss continues to develop.
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