Okert will start Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday will mark Okert's first start of the season and just the third of his MLB career. The 33-year-old southpaw has pitched more than one inning in just three of his 34 appearances this year, so he'll likely depart in the second inning, at which point David Festa is expected to handle bulk-relief duties.