Former Astros right-hander gets a fresh opportunity to compete for a rotation spot in San Diego.
The San Diego Padres have agreed to a one-year, $1.85 million contract with right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss. The agreement includes a club option for the 2028 season, giving San Diego another pitching option as it prepares for the 2027 campaign.
Weiss, 29, spent the 2026 season with the Houston Astros organization, making his Major League debut on March 27. He appeared in nine games, including two starts and seven relief appearances, posting an 0-3 record with a 7.62 ERA across 26 innings. Houston optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land on May 5 before assigning him outright to the minors on June 17. He became a major league free agent after the World Series.
His overall Triple-A performance included a 5-5 record and a 5.42 ERA in 22 appearances, with 13 starts and nine relief outings. However, Weiss finished the season on a stronger note. Across his final four September appearances, he recorded a 1.37 ERA over 19⅔ innings, allowing three earned runs while striking out 24 and walking five. His final outing was particularly impressive, as he delivered 8⅓ scoreless innings against Las Vegas on September 18.
The Padres are adding Weiss as they evaluate their pitching options for 2027. He will have an opportunity to compete for a rotation spot, although his role will depend on his performance and the organization's needs. For the right-hander, the move provides another chance to build on his late-season progress and establish himself in the major leagues.