Twins reinstate LHP Steven Okert from bereavement list

Field Level Media|published: Mon 12th August, 13:57 2024

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Jun 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Steven Okert (16) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Minnesota Twins reinstated left-hander Steven Okert from the bereavement list on Monday and optioned right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak to Triple-A St. Paul.

Okert, 33, has missed the Twins' past seven games. He's 3-1 with a 4.45 ERA in 38 appearances (one start) for the Twins this season, his first in Minnesota.

Okert, traded to Minnesota from the Miami Marlins in February, is 15-10 with a 3.81 ERA in 266 career games (three starts) for the San Francisco Giants, Marlins and Twins.

Dobnak, 29, appeared in four games for the Twins, posting a 5.87 ERA with five walks and seven strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings.

--Field Level Media