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Details of Ryan Weiss’ $2.6 million, 1-year contract with the Houston Astros

Details of Ryan Weiss’ $2.6 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros:

Signing bonus: $100,000

2026 salary: $2 million

2027 club option: $5 million (or $500,000 buyout)

2027 option price escalators (based on 2026 innings):

$100,000 each for 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 and 100

$150,000 each for 110, 120, 130 and 140

$200,000 for 150

2026 performance bonuses (based on innings):

$50,000 each for 40, 55, 70, 85 and 100

$75,000 each for 110 and 130

$100,000 for 150

2027 performance bonuses (based on innings):

$100,000 each for 40, 50, 60, 70. 80, 90 and 100

$150,000 each for 110, 120, 130 and 140

$200,000 for 150

Award bonuses (2026 and 2027):

Cy Young Award $100,000 (2nd-$75,000, 3rd-$50,000)

All-Star, Rookie of the Year, Gold Glove and League Championship Series MVP: $50,000

World Series MVP: $75,000

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