Ryan Gusto Earns Opening Day Roster Spot In Bullpen
Houston Astros pitching prospect Ryan Gusto has made the team's Opening Day roster, according to manager Joe Espada. The 6-foot-4 hurler spent all of 2024 at Triple-A, posting a 3.70 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 14.1 percent K-BB% over 148 1/3 innings of work. The righty showed well enough this spring, too, allowing one earned run on three hits and seven walks while striking out eight in 7 2/3 innings. The former 11th-round draft pick has worked as both a starter and a reliever but is slated to begin the 2025 campaign as a reliever for the Astros. Whenever the 26-year-old pitches, it will be his major-league debut, but he need not be rostered in most fantasy leagues other than deep AL-only formats.
Ryan Gusto Named Pacific League Pitcher Of The Week
Houston Astros starting pitching prospect Ryan Gusto was named Pacific League Pitcher of the Week after tossing 14 shutout frames. Through his two starts, the right-hander allowed seven combined hits with only two free passes. He struck out 12 batters. Gusto has been gaining momentum at Triple-A since June, as he posted a stellar 1.57 ERA and 1.00 WHIP across 23 innings. Then, in July, the 25-year-old held a 1.15 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP through 31 frames of work. Overall, through his first 102 innings at the Triple-A level, the former 11th-round pick has posted a 3.88 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. However, his recent production over the past few months suggests Gusto has taken a significant step forward in his development. Given his current play, Gusto is a candidate to reach the major leagues later this season.
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