STEVEN OKERT NEWS

Astros rookie Zach Cole powers 6-3 win over Rangers in place of injured Yordan Alvarez

Zach Cole homered and drove in three runs after replacing injured slugger Yordan Alvarez in the lineup, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 in the opener of a pivotal...

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Astros outslug Orioles 10-7 as Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker each hit a 3-run homer

Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker each hit a three-run homer, and the Houston Astros outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 10-7

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Serving as opener Tuesday Okert will serve as the Astros' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians snap 10-game losing streak with 7-5 win over Astros

José Ramírez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 to snap a 10-game skid

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Nolan Jones scores go-ahead run on throwing error in 7th, Guardians beat Astros 4-2

Nolan Jones scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by pitcher Steven Okert in the seventh inning as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 4-2

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Excellent start to season continues Okert allowed one hit with no walks and no strikeouts across two scoreless innings Monday against the Royals.

Impact 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.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox rally to beat Astros 5-4 in game shortened to 7 innings by rain

Luis Robert Jr. tied it with an RBI single with two outs in the sixth inning, stole second base and scored the go-ahead run on Edgar Quero’s single as the Chicago White Sox rallied...

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Altuve and Walker each hit a 2-run homer to help the Astros beat the Tigers 8-5

Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that sent the Houston Astros to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Caratini delivers winning hit to push Astros to 2-1 extra-innings win

Victor Caratini hit the winning RBI single in the top of the 12th inning, as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Astros selected Okert's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Okert earned a bullpen spot with a stellar spring that saw him toss 10.2 scoreless innings with a 16.2 K:BB. He will be utilized in middle relief.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Singleton cut from Astros' roster in latest round of moves WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros inched closer to finalizing their 26-man roster Sunday morning when they informed first baseman Jon Sing...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

Signs minors deal with Houston Okert signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Nov. 5.

Impact Okert appeared in 44 games for the Twins in 2024, putting up a 5.09 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 35.1 innings -- his worst statistical season since 2017. The 33-year-old southpaw will have an opportunity to bounce back with the Astros organization, though he will likely need to redeem himself at Triple-A Sugar Land before getting a chance to pitch for Houston.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Okert to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Focused on stretch run of season, Twins DFA reliever Okert MINNEAPOLIS -- It seems the Twins are starting to posture themselves for their regular-season endgame -- and that movement started with an e...

AUGUST 24, 2024 • MLB.COM

Dropped from 40-man The Twins designated Okert for assignment Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Profar hits a 3-run homer in the 8th and the Padres rally past the Twins 7-5

Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied late to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5

AUGUST 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Twins reinstate LHP Steven Okert from bereavement list The Minnesota Twins reinstated left-hander Steven Okert from the bereavement list on Monday and optioned right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak t...

AUGUST 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns from bereavement leave The Twins reinstated Okert (personal) from the bereavement list Monday.

Impact Right-hander Randy Dobnak was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for Okert, who was away from the team for the past week while tending to the personal matter. Okert has mostly operated as a middle-relief arm for the Twins this season, logging a 4.45 ERA and 1.48 WHIP to go with three wins, one save and six holds over 30.1 innings.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team The Twins placed Okert (personal) on the bereavement list Monday.

Impact Okert will be away from the team for up to seven days as he tends to personal issues. In his stead, Josh Winder was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to serve out of the bullpen. Okert has a 4.45 ERA in 30.1 innings with the Twins this season.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins place Steven Okert on bereavement list, recall Josh Winder Winder has already made one appearance for the Twins this season.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • SI.COM

Twins and Phillies meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Minnesota Twins and the Philadelphia Phillies are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Okert will start Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wednesday will mark Okert's first start of the season and just the third of his MLB career. The 33-year-old southpaw has pitched more than one inning in just three of his 34 appearances this year, so he'll likely depart in the second inning, at which point David Festa is expected to handle bulk relief duties.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ortiz provides late spark, Brewers score 5 runs in 12th inning to outlast Twins 8-4

Joey Ortiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning after hustling home for the go-ahead run in the 11th to give the Milwaukee Brewers a spark out of the All-Star break in...

JULY 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Scoreless inning in win Okert allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning in Saturday's 5-1 victory over the Mariners.

Impact Okert started the season somewhat slowly with a 3.97 ERA and six walks in 11.1 innings in his first 13 outings. He's since posted a 2.57 ERA with just four walks in 14 innings since May 11. While his 8.5 K/9 is down from an 11.2 K/9 last season, he's still been productive with a low 2.6 BB/9 and 1.11 HR/9. He's become a steady setup man for the Twins but isn't used in many high-leverage situations to earn holds or saves.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miranda homers, drives in tiebreaking run to give Twins 4-3 win over Astros

Jose Miranda hit a solo homer in the sixth inning and a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth, helping the Minnesota Twins top the Houston Astros 4-3

JUNE 2, 2024 • Associated Press