The Padres signed right-hander Ryan Weiss to a one-year contract with a club option for 2028, adding a pitcher whose recent results have varied sharply by level. Weiss, 29, posted a 7.62 ERA in nine major league appearances with Houston in 2026, then finished strong at Triple-A. His standout KBO seasons—including a 16-win campaign in 2025—offer San Diego another potential bullpen or rotation option.

By the Numbers
  • 2026 MLB: 7.62 ERA in 9 appearances, including 2 starts.
  • Final 19⅔ Triple-A innings in 2026: 1.37 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 5 walks.
  • 2025 KBO season: 16-5 record, 2.87 ERA and 207 strikeouts in 30 starts.
Yes, But

Weiss’s strong KBO and late-season Triple-A performance is balanced by his difficult major league debut season and a 4.99 ERA across parts of six minor league seasons. His track record abroad suggests upside, but how well it translates to MLB remains uncertain.

Bottom Line

San Diego is betting on Weiss’s recent success overseas and late-season form, with a 2028 club option providing flexibility if he proves he can turn that potential into major league production.