Wesneski Finds His Lane with Seven Strong in Seattle

Back end arm with front line feel for a night.

With Spencer Arrighetti sidelined by a broken thumb after being hit by a batting practice liner, the Astros are turning to arms many fans might not know yet. One of them? Hayden Wesneski.

Hayden Wesneski made his second start for Houston and looked the part. Seven innings. Two runs on five hits. Three strikeouts. No walks. Ninety four pitches. Sixty-three strikes. Calm and in control.

As Logan Gilbert chased a no hitter — spoiled by José Altuve, Hayden Wesneski became an afterthought in a game he quietly controlled.

The sweeper was the story. Thrown 21% of the time at 83.7 mph, it generated 17 inches of sweep and a 25% whiff rate. He landed it early, expanded late. It set the tone and stayed sharp.

The four-seamer sat at 94 with vertical shape. It didn’t miss bats but gave him a reliable north-south look.

The cutter came in at 89 with late movement. The sinker and changeup helped him stay balanced against lefties. The curve showed up enough to keep hitters guessing.

Wesneski worked fast and stayed in rhythm. The command held, and he gave Houston exactly what you want from the back of the rotation, if not more.

The pitch mix is deep. The sweeper works. If the command sticks, he’ll keep giving the Astros innings they desperately need in 2025.