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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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