The San Diego Padres have added some pitching depth early in the offseason, agreeing to a deal with former Houston Astros right-hander Ryan Weiss.

Weiss is signing a one-year major league contract with the Padres that includes an option for 2028, according to Jesse Rogers. The financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.

Rogers noted that Weiss drew interest from around the league and also had a chance to return to the KBO, where he pitched in 2025, before ultimately getting a deal done with San Diego.

The signing gives Weiss another shot at proving himself in the majors after a rough 2026 campaign in Houston. The 29-year-old made nine appearances for the Astros, including two starts, going 0-3 with a 7.62 ERA and a 2.12 WHIP over 26 innings. He did show some swing-and-miss stuff, though, striking out 30 batters in that span.

Weiss’ struggles in Houston came after a breakout stint overseas that put him back on the radar of MLB teams. Pitching for the Hanwha Eagles, he posted a 3.16 ERA and racked up 305 strikeouts across 270 1/3 innings over two seasons in South Korea.

That performance earned him a major league deal with the Astros last offseason. Houston guaranteed him $2.6 million for 2026, with a club option for 2027 and incentives that could have pushed the total value past $10 million.

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Originally a fourth-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2018 MLB Draft, Weiss will now get a fresh start in San Diego.

The Padres are hoping a change of scenery can help Weiss rediscover the form that made him one of the KBO’s top arms. At the very least, he gives San Diego a versatile option who can fill in both as a starter and out of the bullpen.

With an option for 2028 attached to the deal, the Padres also have some flexibility if Weiss pans out.