Ryan Weiss#51

Sugar Land Space Cowboys·BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Pos: Pitcher

B/T: R / R

Born: Dec 10, 1996 (29)

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 210 lbs

Owned: 0.1%

From: South Elgin, IL

Drafted: 2018

Ryan Weiss

#51

Sugar Land Space Cowboys BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Position: Pitcher

Bats/Throws: R / R

Born: Dec 10, 1996 (29)

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 210 lbs

Owned: 0.06%

From: South Elgin, IL

Drafted:

G	GS	IP	W-L	ERA	WHIP	K	BB	SV	K/9	K/BB	FIP
9	2	26.0	0-3	7.62	2.12	30	20	0	10.4	1.50	7.10

The Astros outrighted Weiss to Triple-A Sugar Land after he cleared waivers Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Jun 17Rotowire

After being designated for assignment by Houston on June 12, Weiss will remain with the Triple-A team after clearing waivers five days later. The 29-year-old has not pitched for the big-league club since May 4 and has struggled at the minor-league level through 20.1 innings.

The Astros designated Weiss for assignment Friday.

Jun 12Rotowire

The Astros gave Weiss a major-league contract over the offseason after he spent time overseas, but he was sent down to Triple-A Sugar Land in early May after posting a 7.62 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 30:20 K:BB over 26 innings. Given his $2.6 million salary, he will likely clear waivers and remain at Sugar Land.

The Astros optioned Weiss to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

May 5Rotowire

Weiss was lit up for seven runs (six earned) over 4.1 innings during Monday's loss to the Dodgers, inflating his ERA to 7.62 to go with a 2.12 WHIP through 26 innings on the year. He'll now head back to the minors to try to right the ship, and Jason Alexander will come up from Triple-A to round out Houston's bullpen.

Weiss (0-3) took the loss in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Dodgers. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and four walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings.

May 5Rotowire

Entering after opener Steven Okert recorded two outs, Weiss struggled in bulk relief as the Dodgers lineup did significant damage. The 29-year-old has yet to find his footing in 2026, allowing runs in seven of his nine appearances this season. With a 7.62 ERA and 2.12 WHIP across 26 innings, Weiss will likely continue to operate in a long-relief role and will need to turn things around quickly to keep his spot on the roster secure.

The Astros reinstated Weiss (personal) from the paternity list Sunday.

May 3Rotowire

The right-hander was away from the team for the last three days while welcoming a new addition to his family. The Astros haven't clarified what Weiss's role will look like, but he could be available out of the bullpen to cover multiple innings behind Cody Bolton, who will open Sunday's contest. If Weiss isn't used Sunday, he'll be a candidate to start or work in bulk relief during Monday's series opener versus the Dodgers.

2026

Poor

Below Avg

Average

Above Avg

Elite

xERA

6.40

xBA

.269

Fastball Velo

54

95.0 mph

Avg Exit Velo

90.3 mph

Chase %

28.9%

Whiff %

23.7%

K %

22.9%

BB %

15.3%

Barrel %

11.1%

Hard-Hit %

49.4%

Ryan Weiss#51

Ryan Weiss

2026 Season

Player News

The Astros outrighted Weiss to Triple-A Sugar Land after he cleared waivers Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

The Astros designated Weiss for assignment Friday.

The Astros optioned Weiss to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Weiss (0-3) took the loss in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Dodgers. He allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and four walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings.

The Astros reinstated Weiss (personal) from the paternity list Sunday.

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