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Padres Agree to One-Year Deal With Ryan Weiss
The San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander Ryan Weiss worth $1.85 million, with a team option for 2028.
Weiss, 29, became a free agent after the Houston Astros declined their option on his contract for 2027.
He struggled in Houston, going 0-3 with a 7.62 ERA before being sent to Triple-A.
He finished strongly there, allowing two runs over his final 16⅔ innings.
Weiss also pitched for South Korea’s Hanwha team in 2025, posting a 2.87 ERA.
The Padres need to fill several spots in their rotation, and Weiss will have a chance to earn one.
The team option gives San Diego the choice to keep him for 2028; Weiss can also be sent to Triple-A El Paso because he has a minor league option.
The San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year contract with right-hander Ryan Weiss that includes a club option for 2028.
ESPN reported the deal is worth $1.85 million and includes performance bonuses.
The 2028 option is guaranteed at $4 million, with a chance to reach $5.5 million.
Weiss, 29, pitched for the Houston Astros last year before finishing the season in Triple-A.
The Padres have rotation spots to fill, and Weiss will have a chance to compete for one.
- Who
- The San Diego Padres and right-hander Ryan Weiss.
- What
- They agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for 2028.
- When
- The agreement was reported on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Las Vegas, where ESPN reported the agreement.
- Why
- The Padres have rotation spots to fill and are adding depth.
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Weiss recorded a 2.87 ERA with Hanwha in the KBO.
Weiss pitched for Houston, went 0-3 with a 7.62 ERA, and was sent down to Triple-A.
ESPN reported that the Padres and Weiss had agreed to a one-year deal.
- Contract length
- One year
- 2028 option
- Club option; guaranteed $4 million, with a chance to reach $5.5 million
- Reported salary
- $1.85 million
- Age
- 29
- Houston record and ERA
- 0-3, 7.62 ERA
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The Padres are signing righty Ryan Weiss to a one year major league deal with an option for 2028, sources tell ESPN. Weiss pitched last year for Houston. Had interest around the league and a chance to return to the KBO where he pitched in 2025 but got a deal done with the Pads.