Lefthanded reliever Steven Okert will start for the Twins today at Target Field against the Phillies. Game time is 12:10 p.m.
In 34 games, all in relief, Okert has a 4.40 ERA in 29 innings.
The Twins are short a starter with Chris Paddack on the injured list and have an off-day Thursday. Two of the Phillies’ first three hitters, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, hit lefthanded.
Veteran righthander Aaron Nola (11-4) starts for the Phillies.
David Festa was recalled from Class AAA St. Paul and presumably will be second in line after Okert.
The Twins also activated reliever Brock Stewart from the injured list after his rehab assignment with the Saints. Infielder Diego A. Castillo was designated for assignment and reliever Ronny Henriquez was optioned to St. Paul.
Stewart missed 70 games because of right shoulder tendinitis. In 13 games earlier this season, he had a 0.68 ERA in 13 innings.