Okert Among MLB's Busiest Relievers With 55 Appearances
The Houston lefty is one of only three relievers with 55+ appearances this season, raising workload and fatigue considerations.
Steven Okert has pitched in 55 of the Houston Astros' 113 games, placing him among the most frequently used relievers in MLB this season. Only Mason Flaherty of the Blue Jays (57 appearances) and Brent Headrick of the Yankees (56) have appeared more often. The heavy workload signals potential fatigue risk and may influence how manager Joe Espada deploys Okert down the stretch. High-leverage bullpen usage patterns like this are relevant context for projecting reliever availability and effectiveness.
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