Signed to a minor-league deal last winter, Steven Okert has a 1.90 ERA with Astros and has improved his whiff rate to 36%.

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Hunter Brown (6-2, 1.43 ErA) pitches for the Houston Astros as they end a seven-game road trip at Tampa Bay. Houston is 3-3 so far on the trip. Taj Bradley (3-3, 4.80) pitches for the Rays. When: 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Fla. TV: Space City Home Network Radio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM

The Mariners franchise superstar was listed in the lineup Friday after missing the first of a four-game series the day before due to back tightness.

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Six of their nine starters, catcher Yainer Diaz, first baseman Christian Walker, second baseman Brendan Rodgers, left fielder Jose Altuve, right fielder Cam Smith and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez all have OPS+ numbers under the league average of 100.

Starter Hayden Wesneski was ruled out for the season on Sunday, and Ronel Blanco has become the latest pitcher added to the injured list due to concerning elbow inflammation. Additionally, the team is still missing Spencer Arrighetti in its starting rotation because of a broken finger, and he is likely to be out for a few more weeks.