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Astros Decline Club Option On Ryan Weiss

The Astros have declined a $5MM club option on right-hander Ryan Weiss, reports Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Weiss will collect a $500K buyout as he returns to free agency. More to come.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 6:55 PM
Astros Decline Club Option On Ryan Weiss
Key Things to Know
  • The Houston Astros declined a $5 million club option on pitcher Ryan Weiss, making him a free agent.
  • Weiss will receive a $500,000 buyout from the Astros as part of his original contract agreement.
  • The right-hander struggled in 2026, posting a 7.62 ERA across 26 major-league innings before being designated for assignment.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Houston Astros have declined their $5 million club option on right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss for the 2027 season, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Weiss will instead receive a $500,000 buyout and enter free agency after a difficult 2026 campaign.

Houston initially signed Weiss following two successful seasons in South Korea with the Hanwha Eagles. However, Weiss struggled in North America, recording a 7.62 ERA across nine appearances before being designated for assignment in June.

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