RP - Houston Astros IL15
- Age 35
- Oklahoma
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Next Game
- Rank
- P #260
- Projection (?)
- 0 pts
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- RP
- ESPN
- RP
- CBS
- RP
Availability
Steven Okert resumed playing catch.
Fantasy Impact
Okert has yet to resume throwing off the mound. He could return to the mound next week.
Steven Okert resumed throwing in Florida.
Fantasy Impact
Okert will progress through a throwing program.
Steven Okert (hamstring) was placed on the IL ahead of Friday's game.
Fantasy Impact
Okert's IL stint is retroactive to September 1. The lefty has had an excellent season for the Astros, posting a 2.13 ERA with 68 strikeouts across 67 2/3 innings. Bryan King has been recalled in a corresponding move.
The Astros will have Steven Okert open against the Dodgers on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Okert will figure to pitch the first inning or two. It is unclear who will follow him.
Steven Okert and the Houston Astros have avoided arbitration and Okert will make $2.325 million in 2026.
Fantasy Impact
The lefthander had a sensational season for the Astros in 2025, pitching to a 3.03 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 71.2 innings. He limited opponents to a .181 batting average and posted a career-best walk rate of 6.9% and strikeout rate of 30.4%. Okert has pitched parts of eight seasons with the Giants, Marlins, Twins, and Astros and has a 3.70 ERA. He will handle middle relief duties in Houston in 2026.
