Details of the San Diego Deal
The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with 29 year old right handed pitcher Ryan Weiss. The deal is a one year contract worth 1.85 million dollars, which also includes performance bonuses for the pitcher.
The contract includes a team option for the 2028 season. That option carries a guaranteed four million dollars, with the opportunity to reach 5.5 million dollars based on performance targets.
San Diego has clear openings in its pitching squad. The team needs to fill positions in both the front and back of its starting rotation. Weiss will be given an immediate opportunity to earn one of those places during the upcoming campaign.
His Previous Season in Houston
Weiss spent part of the 2026 season with the Houston Astros, but he had a tough period in the major leagues. He finished with an 0-3 record and a high 7.62 ERA before being optioned down to the minor leagues.
Houston ultimately decided not to pick up his option for 2027. That decision made Weiss a free agent and opened the door for him to find a new team.
Despite his early struggles, he finished the year in strong fashion while playing for Triple A Sugar Land. Over his last 16.2 innings pitched for Sugar Land, he conceded just two runs. He did not give up a single run in his final two starts of the season.
Widespread Interest Before Signing
Before settling on San Diego, Weiss attracted attention from multiple teams across different leagues. In 2025, he played in the KBO for Hanwha, where he put together a strong performance with a 2.87 ERA.
Hanwha was keen to bring him back for the upcoming year. In addition to the South Korean side, about half a dozen Major League Baseball teams were actively interested in signing him.
San Diego eventually won the race for his signature. Weiss will now aim to carry his late season momentum into his new team and claim a starting spot.
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