New pitchers, like James Hoyt and Joseph Musgrove, were getting their first taste of the big leagues. Former major leaguers, such as Brad Peacock and Kevin Chapman, seemed to be facing their last chance to pitch in an Astros uniform.
With 23-year-old right-hander Jandel Gustave, the Astros knew his first major league stint would be short. However, in the four days he was in the big leagues, he was put to work. In three appearances, Gustave gave up an earned run on four hits and struck out two in 3.