Cristian Javier (1-1, 3.38) makes his third start in return from Tommy John surgery as the Houston Astros go for a third win in a row against the Baltimore Orioles. Javier's second start was cut short by illness. Dean Kremer (9-9, 3.97) starts for Baltimore.

Injuries: Yep, the O’s are rolling, but they still carry a lot of guys on IL. Rutschman and Westburg are added as Day-to-Day, Bradish is on the 60-Day IL, Bautista had surgery that will keep him out for a year and OF Cowser is off the IL: OF Tyler O’Neill (wrist); added Aug 6; Projected Return: late August/early September

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB game to be played on August 23, 2025 on ESPN.