The Astros have already used ten different starting pitchers this season, and the number is almost certain to increase as the season progresses. It is only June 5, and I am unsure how long we’ll see Ryan Gusto start in the intermediate future.
Number of Starting Pitchers By June 5
- 2021: 8
- 2022: 6
- 2023: 8
- 2024: 8
- 2025: 10
In previous seasons, I criticized Dana Brown for not paying enough attention to the starting rotation during the preceding offseason. This year, though, I’ll give him a bit more leeway as injuries have piled up, in addition to a freak injury involving batting practice.