MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett from Triple-A St. Paul.

Blewett, who will be making his second stint with the Twins this season, appeared in one game for Minnesota on August 12 vs. Kansas City, pitching 1.0 scoreless inning with one strikeout. He has appeared in 38 games for the Saints this season, going 5-2 with a 3.79 ERA (54.2 IP, 23 ER), one save, 17 walks and 54 strikeouts.

To make room for Blewett on the 26-man and 40-man rosters, the Twins have designated left-handed pitcher Steven Okert for release or assignment. Okert, 33, made 44 appearances (1 start) for the Twins this season, going 3-2 with a 5.09 ERA (35.1 IP, 20 ER), one save, seven holds, 16 walks and 33 strikeouts.