The Athletics had a problem last season. Their offense was high-powered, while the pitching staff had trouble keeping opposing teams from scoring. Some were hoping that would change this year with the addition of Aaron Civale, but he has not been the answer. This pitching staff is still struggling, while the offense has lost some key contributors. They lost Brent Rooker for the season earlier in June as he had a knee injury that required surgery. The team is also currently without Jacob Wilson, who's dealing with right thumb inflammation, and Tyler Soderstrom with a left hip impingement. MORE: New draft projections have Athletics solving major roster problem at No. 8Athletics slip in power rankings after another lackluster weekNot having some of the big boppers in the lineup last week real