Padres sign journeyman righty Ryan Weiss to one-year deal
The gist
The Padres signed free agent right-hander Ryan Weiss to a one-year contract with a 2028 club option.
He is a depth arm for a San Diego club rebuilding its entire rotation.
How it unfolded
- Mar 28, 2026Weiss began the season as one of several long-relief options in the Astros' bullpen after signing with Houston in free agency that winter.
- early May 2026The Astros demoted Weiss to Triple-A after a rough major-league debut.
- Jul 14, 2026Weiss was designated for assignment; he had an 8.41 ERA in five starts for Triple-A Sugar Land.
Key terms
- designated him for assignment
- In MLB, a move that immediately removes a player from the team's 40-man roster, after which the team must trade, release, waive, or send him to the minors within seven days.
- 40-man roster
- The list of players on a team who are eligible to play in a game.
Source: Wikipedia