Houston Astros vs. Athletics: Monday, June 16 MLB Preview

Monday, June 16th, 2025

Houston Astros at Athletics Preview

Houston Astros (41-30, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (29-44, fifth in the AL West)

West Sacramento, California; Monday, 10:05 p.m. EDT

Pitching Matchup

Astros: Lance McCullers (1-2, 4.91 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 39 strikeouts)

Athletics: Mitch Spence (2-1, 3.67 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 45 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Astros -156, Athletics +131; over/under is 10 1/2 runs

Game Details

The Houston Astros will attempt to prolong a five-game win streak with a victory against the Athletics.

The Athletics are 29-44 overall and 12-23 in home games. The Athletics are third in the AL with 90 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game.

Houston is 41-30 overall and 14-17 on the road. The Astros have a 22-3 record in games when they scored at least five runs.

Monday's game is the third time these teams square off this season.

Top Performers

Athletics Highlights

Jacob Wilson has 15 doubles and eight home runs for the Athletics. Brent Rooker is 14 for 38 with five doubles, two home runs and eight RBI over the last 10 games.

Astros Highlights

Jeremy Pena has nine home runs, 17 walks and 34 RBI while hitting .325 for the Astros. Yainer Diaz is 13 for 40 with three doubles, two home runs and six RBI over the past 10 games.

Recent Form

Athletics: 6-4, .257 batting average, 3.27 ERA, outscored opponents by 15 runs

Astros: 8-2, .264 batting average, 2.47 ERA, outscored opponents by 24 runs

Injuries

Athletics Injuries

Shea Langeliers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Miguel Andujar: 10-Day IL (oblique), Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (hip), Zack Gelof: 60-Day IL (hand), Gio Urshela: 10-Day IL (hamstring), J.T. Ginn: 15-Day IL (quadricep), Jose Leclerc: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brady Basso: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ken Waldichuk: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Medina: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Astros Injuries

Isaac Paredes: day-to-day (hamstring), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (calf), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee)

In summary

The Houston Astros, leading the AL West with a 41-30 record, visit the Athletics (29-44) on June 16, 2025. Houston enters with a five-game win streak and an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 24 runs. The Athletics are 6-4 in their last 10. Lance McCullers is the projected starter for the Astros against Mitch Spence for the Athletics. Key performers include Jeremy Pena for the Astros and Jacob Wilson and Brent Rooker for the Athletics. Both teams have notable players on their injury lists.

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