Today brought more bad news for the Houston Astros pitching staff.
The Astros have placed LHP Steven Okert on the 15-day IL with a right hamstring strain (retro to Sept. 1). In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled LHP Bryan King from Triple A Sugar Land.
Okert has been one of the team’s most durable and consistent relievers and Joe Espada has often used Okert in the “stopper” role, bringing him in to stop opponent rallies regardless of inning.
Okert,35, has posted a 6-2 record this season with a 2.13 ERA and 0.87 WHIP. He has struck out 68 batters in 67.2 IP.
King, 29, had established himself as an important part of the Astros bullpen the…
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