MLB
Padres add Ryan Weiss as rotation rebuild begins
The San Diego Padres signed right-hander Ryan Weiss to a one-year major league contract this week, giving the club its first addition to a rotation with several spots to fill.
The San Diego Padres signed right-hander Ryan Weiss to a one-year major league contract this week, giving the club its first addition to a rotation with several spots to fill. The agreement includes a team option for 2028.
Weiss, 29, had a 7.62 ERA over nine outings for Houston in 2026. He finished the season with Triple-A Sugar Land and struck out 24 in 19 2/3 innings over his last four appearances there, with a 1.37 ERA. He has a minor league option remaining and will compete for a rotation spot in spring training.

