Padres Sign Right-Handed Starter in First Offseason Move of 2026
The San Diego Padres have made their first move of the 2026 offseason, signing right-hander Ryan Weiss to a one-year, $1.85 million deal with a $4 million club option for 2028. How might the signing affect San Diego's offseason plans moving forward? Here is a look at how Weiss might fill out the Padres' 2027 …
The San Diego Padres have made their initial move for the 2026 offseason, signing right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a one-year, $1.85 million deal with an option for $4 million in 2028. This signing aims to bolster the team's pitching depth, as their projected starting rotation currently lacks a reliable starter. Weiss, who previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals, reinvented himself in Korea, where he posted a 3.16 ERA in 270 1/3 innings in 2024-25.
He finished his minor-league season with a 1.37 ERA in his final 19 2/3 innings. Despite having limited big-league experience, Weiss's pitching repertoire features five pitches, including a strong four-seam fastball. This signing comes as the Padres face a significant challenge in filling their roster with key players, especially with several starting pitchers set to become free agents.
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