Astros Sign KBO Star Ryan Weiss, ‘Daejeon Jesus,’ To MLB Deal

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Astros Sign KBO Star Ryan Weiss, ‘Daejeon Jesus,’ To MLB Deal

Houston added KBO ace Ryan Weiss on a major league deal reportedly guaranteeing $2.6 million for 2026 with a 2027 team option and incentives past $10 million. The Hanwha Eagles right-hander, nicknamed ‘Daejeon Jesus,’ went 16-5 with a 2.87 ERA, 207 strikeouts and a 1.024 WHIP over 178.2 innings, returning stateside after three seasons in Asian leagues.

By Nischay Rathore

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