{
  "id": 19454496,
  "title": "Padres sign ex-Astros pitcher to major league deal with 2028 option",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/padres-sign-ex-astros-pitcher-to-major-league-deal-with-2028-option",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T06:00:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/padres-sign-ex-astros-pitcher-060027723.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "San Diego Padres sign Ryan Weiss to major league deal.",
    "Weiss had 3.16 ERA and 305 strikeouts in Hanwha Eagles season.",
    "2028 option attached to contract gives Padres flexibility."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Securing a versatile arm with a long-term option allows the Padres to gamble on Weiss's previous international success while maintaining roster flexibility for his potential return to form.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}