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Okert will serve as the Astros' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Okert will cover the first inning or two before handing things off to AJ Blubaugh, who is expected to be the bulk reliever. The left-handed Okert has had a dynamite season out of the Astros' bullpen, registering a 2.90 ERA and 59:11 K:BB over 49.2 frames.
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Okert allowed one hit with no walks and no strikeouts across two scoreless innings Monday against the Royals. Monday's outing was Okert's 17th of the season and his 15th scoreless appearance. He's backed that up with an excellent 24:3 K:BB across 22 innings. Despite his success, Okert hasn't typically been used in high-leverage spots and has only two holds on the campaign.
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The Astros selected Okert's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Okert earned a bullpen spot following a stellar spring in which he tossed 10.2 scoreless innings with a 16.2 K:BB. He will be utilized in middle relief.
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The Twins outrighted Okert to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday. Okert cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will remain in the organization as left-handed relief depth. He holds a 5.09 ERA and 33:16 K:BB over 35.1 frames this season at the major-league level.
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The Twins designated Okert for assignment Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Okert will lose his spot in the Twins' bullpen after posting a 5.09 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 35.1 innings on the season. Scott Blewett was promoted from Triple-A St. Paul to fill the open roster spot.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | HOU | 68 | 1 | 71.7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 84 | 19 | 45 | 3.01 | 0.89 |
| 2024 | MIN | 44 | 1 | 35.3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 16 | 37 | 5.09 | 1.50 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/26 | @  |
- | - | - | 0.2 | 0 | 1.80 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 |
| 9/24 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 1.80 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/23 | @ |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 2.25 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 9/20 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/17 | vs  |
- | - | - | 0.2 | 1 | 4.50 | 2 | 0 | 4.50 |
| 9/15 | vs |
1 | - | - | 1.1 | 0 | 4.50 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 9/14 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 9.00 | 1 | 1 | 2.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 3/26 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/27 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/28 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/29 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/30 | vs  |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 3/31 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |
| 4/01 | vs |
12:00 AM | Not Announced Yet |