Astros put OF Jacob Melton on injured list
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Brice Matthews could be the next prospect to be called up from Triple-A to help the Astros keep filling holes.
Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence.
On June 1st, former South Medford High School and Oregon State University baseball player Jacob Melton made his MLB debut for the Houston Astros. Not only was it his first time playing in a Major league uniform,
The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve's appearances in left field. But the Houston Astros are not abandoning the plan to use Altuve in left, manager Joe Espada said.
Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Mauricio Dubon hit a walk-off single to left field with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros completed a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 2-1 win on Sunday.
PITTSBURGH - With a burst of speed, Jacob Melton recorded the hit he had spent most his life working toward. Then, he had to wait a little longer to make sure it counted. Melton, the Houston Astros' touted outfield prospect,