RYAN GUSTO NEWS

Collects second win Gusto (2-1) picked up the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over the Padres, giving up two runs on nine hits over five innings. He struck out two without walking a batter.

Impact A two-homer game from rookie Cam Smith gave Gusto all the offense he needed, as the 26-year-old right-hander pounded the strike zone by tossing 51 of his 68 pitches for strikes before exiting. He's held his own in the big-league rotation, and through six appearances (two starts) on the season he's posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB through 17 innings, but with Lance McCullers (forearm) potentially returning before the end of the month, Gusto could be headed back to the bullpen soon enough. If he gets one more turn, it would line up to come at home next week against the Blue Jays.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Precocious prospect Smith (2 HRs) puts himself in Yordan's company HOUSTON -- Rookie outfielder Cam Smith slugged home runs in his first two at-bats and fellow rookie Ryan Gusto held one of baseball’s top of...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Rookie Smith homers twice with 4 RBIs to power Astros to 6-4 win over Padres

Rookie Cam Smith homered on his first two at-bats and had a career-best four RBIs to power the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros host the Padres to open 3-game series

The Houston Astros open a three-game series at home against the San Diego Padres on Friday

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lars Nootbaar's 3-run HR helps Cardinals beat Astros 4-1

Lars Nootbaar hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Steven Matz pitched five strong innings in his first start of the season to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houst...

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to get another start Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that he expects Gusto to make at least one more start with the big club, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After opening the season in the Houston bullpen, Gusto slid into the rotation Saturday as a replacement for Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), who was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier in the week. Though he took a loss against the Angels and gave up three earned runs over four innings, Gusto delivered a strong 6:1 K:BB and induced 12 whiffs on 72 pitches. The Astros seemingly came away encouraged by the rookie's performance, and he looks like he'll be in line to make his next start during the team's three-game series versus the Padres next weekend. Gusto could be headed to the bullpen or to Triple-A Sugar Land after that, however, as Lance McCullers (forearm) could be on track to return from the 15-day injured list the following week.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Drops first start Gusto (1-1) took the loss Saturday against the Angels, allowing three runs on four hits over four innings. He struck out six.

Impact The Angels got to Gusto early, opening the first inning with three straight hits to plate two runs. The 26-year-old Gusto would manage to stop the bleeding until Nolan Schanuel's solo home run in the fourth. Overall, it was an up-and-down effort for Gusto in his first big-league start -- he had allowed just one run in eight innings out of the bullpen while striking out nine prior to Saturday. Gusto figures to remain in the Astros' rotation with Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) expected to miss the next six weeks. Gusto is tentatively in line for a tough home matchup with the Padres in his next outing.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Drops first start Gusto (1-1) took the loss Saturday against the Angels, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk over four innings. He struck out six.

Impact The Angels got to Gusto early, opening the first inning with three straight hits to plate two runs. The 26-year-old Gusto would manage to stop the bleeding until Nolan Schanuel's solo home run in the fourth. Overall, it was an up-and-down effort for Gusto in his first big-league start -- he had allowed just one run in eight innings out of the bullpen while striking out nine prior to Saturday. Gusto figures to remain in the Astros' rotation due to Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) expected to miss the next six weeks. Gusto is tentatively in line for a tough home matchup with the Padres in his next outing.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Ryan Gusto to make first start as Astros build confidence vs. Angels Deadspin | Ryan Gusto to make first start as Astros build confidence vs. Angels

APRIL 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

Astros bring 1-0 series advantage over Angels into game 2

The Houston Astros face the Los Angeles Angels, leading the series 1-0

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Díaz's first career grand slam helps Houston Astros to 14-3 rout of Los Angeles Angels

Yainer Díaz hit his first career grand slam in a six-run fifth inning and the Houston Astros scored their most runs this season in a 14-3 rout of the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First MLB start coming Saturday Gusto is slated to start Saturday's game against the Angels in Houston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old right-hander will be making his first MLB start this weekend, filling the rotation spot that belonged to Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), who was placed on the injured list Tuesday. Gusto turned in a 3.70 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 148.1 innings in 2024 as a full-time starter at Triple-A Sugar Land, and he's been magnificent so far this season after winning a spot in Houston's Opening Day bullpen coming out of spring training. After working a scoreless frame in relief en route to scooping up his first career win in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Mariners, Gusto now owns a 1.13 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB across eight innings with the Astros. Gusto didn't throw more than 50 pitches in any of his four relief appearances this season nor in his four appearances in the Grapefruit League, so he could be slightly limited from a workload standpoint in his start Saturday.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Caratini delivers winning hit to push Astros to 2-1 extra-innings win

Victor Caratini hit the winning RBI single in the top of the 12th inning, as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1

APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled Gusto from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gusto had been optioned earlier this month but has ultimately been included as part of the Opening Day bullpen. He will offer length for manager Joe Espada.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season in bullpen The Astros announced Monday that Gusto will begin the year in the bullpen, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gusto gave up one run on one hit while striking out one over one inning during Monday's exhibition against Triple-A Sugar Land, and it was enough to lock up a spot on the big-league roster heading into the 2025 regular season. He'll be in line for his first major-league action, likely slotting in near the front end of the bullpen.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned Gusto to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gusto yielded just one run and struck out six over 6.2 innings during Grapefruit League play, although he also issued five walks. Slated to turn 26 next week, Gusto has yet to pitch in a major-league game, but he's on the 40-man roster and could be one of the first names the Astros call upon when they need a starter.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for depth role Gusto will have the chance to compete for the fifth rotation spot for Houston, but he is more likely to establish himself as a depth option, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Astros have four clear members of the rotation to begin the season, though they are depleted by injuries thereafter. Hayden Wesneski is the likeliest occupant of the final rotation spot, but Gusto is on the radar after a solid 2024 season at Triple-A Sugar Land where he posted a 141:53 K:BB across across 148.1 innings while maintaining a 3.70 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Gusto was also set to make his big-league debut on the final day of the 2024 regular season before the game was rained out.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Game cancelled Gusto will no longer make his major-league debut after Sunday's contest with the Guardians was cancelled.

Impact Gusto was set to make his big-league debut after having his contract selected from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, but the game was called off due to inclement weather. He'll now have to wait for his next chance to earn an opportunity with the major-league club, which will likely come in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected ahead of debut Gusto's contract was selected from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to his start Sunday against the Guardians.

Impact The 25-year-old righty will be making his big-league debut in the final game of the regular season. Gusto logged a 3.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 141 strikeouts in 148.1 innings across 29 appearances for the Space Cowboys. It's not a given that he'll remain on the 40-man roster all offseason, but Gusto has put himself in position to at least serve as organizational rotation depth next year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for debut Sunday Gusto is listed as the Astros' probable starter for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Guardians.

Impact Gusto has joined the club as a member of the taxi squad and it sounds like he will be officially added to the roster for the final day of the regular season, which saves Spencer Arrighetti for the wild-card round. An 11th-round pick in 2019, Gusto advanced to Triple-A Sugar Land this season and turned in a 3.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 141:53 K:BB in 148.1 innings with the organization's top minor-league affiliate. The 25-year-old right-hander was particularly good after the calendar flipped to June, posting ERAs under 2.00 in three of the final four months.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for debut Sunday Gusto is listed as the Astros' probable starter for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Guardians.

Impact Gusto has joined the club as a member of the taxi squad and it sounds like he will be officially added to the roster for the final day of the regular season, which saves Spencer Arrighetti for the wild-card round. An 11th-round pick in 2019, Gusto advanced to Triple-A Sugar Land this season and turned in a 3.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 141:53 K:BB in 148.1 innings with the organization's top minor-league affiliate. The 25-year-old right-hander was particularly good after the calendar flipped to June, posting ERAs under 2.00 in three of the final four months.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE