Right-hander Ryan Weiss agrees to 1-year contract with San Diego Padres

Right-hander Ryan Weiss has become the first major league free agent to sign a contract this offseason, agreeing to a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres. The 29-year-old pitcher, who previously played for the Houston Astros, joins the Padres with a team option for the 2028 season. According to the Associated Press, this move marks the beginning of the free agency signing period for the upcoming baseball season.