Okert heads to Houston as extra left-handed relief depth after struggling to a lackluster 5.09 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 33/16 K/BB ratio across 35 1/3 innings (44 appearances) last season with the Twins. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw has made 272 appearances in the big leagues dating back to 2016. He’ll compete in spring training for a spot in the Astros’ season-opening bullpen.

Okert passed through waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend and will stick around with the Twins as extra organizational relief depth. The 33-year-old southpaw struggled to a pedestrian 5.09 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 33/16 K/BB ratio across 35 1/3 innings (44 appearances) this season in his Minnesota debut. He’s made 272 career appearances in the big leagues dating back to 2016.

Okert has been jettisoned from Minnesota’s active roster after posting a lackluster 5.09 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 33/16 K/BB ratio across 35 1/3 innings (44 appearances). The 33-year-old veteran lefty, who was acquired back in mid-February from the Marlins in a small trade, has made 272 career appearances in the big leagues dating back to 2016.

Okert has a 4.45 ERA in 38 appearances this season. He’ll rejoin the bullpen with Randy Dobnak sent back down to the minors.