JACOB MELTON #29 - LEFT FIELDER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
0  HR  •
7  RBI  •
.157  AVG 
#29 - LEFT FIELDER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
0 HR
7 RBI
.157 AVG
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2026 MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand Before Spring Training?

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Shipped to Tampa Bay The Rays acquired Melton and Anderson Brito from the Astros on Friday in a three-team trade that sent Mike Burrows to the Astros and Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery...
Impact Melton was one of Houston's top prospects, and the 25-year-old got his first taste of MLB action last season, appearing in 32 games for the Astros. The outfielder slashed .157/.234/.186 with one triple, seven RBI, seven runs scored, seven stolen bases and a 6:29 BB:K across 78 big-league plate appearances. He figures to initially slot into Tampa Bay's outfield mix behind Chandler Simpson, Cedric Mullins, Josh Lowe and potentially even Jake Fraley.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates acquire All-Star 2B Brandon Lowe in three-team trade involving the Rays and the Astros

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a bold move by agreeing to acquire two-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Lowe from Tampa Bay
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press
Rays to receive OF Melton, RHP Brito in 3-way trade; Lowe to Pirates (source) The Rays are set to acquire outfielder Jacob Melton and right-hander Anderson Brito in a three-way deal with the Astros and Rays that is pen...
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • MLB.COM
Astros predicted to trade No. 2 prospect Jacob Melton for $13 million 163 strikeout starter to increase rotation depth | Sporting News This could be a smart move by both sides.
DECEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Recalled, will start in finale The Astros recalled Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. He'll start in center field and bat ninth in the season finale versus the Angels.
Impact With one game remaining in the season, Melton will join Houston after shortstop Jeremy Pena (oblique) was placed on the injured list with the Astros having been officially eliminated from playoff contention. Over 73 plate appearances with the big club this season, Melton has slashed .149/.219/.179 with a 38.4 percent strikeout rate.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros reinstate CF Jake Meyers after nearly 2 months on injured list with calf injury

The Houston Astros reinstated Jake Meyers from the injured list before Saturday’s game at Texas after the center fielder spent nearly two months sidelines with a calf injury
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press
Heads back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact With Jake Meyers (calf) back from the 10-day IL, Melton will return to Sugar Land after slashing .149/.219/.179 with one triple, seven RBI, seven runs scored, six stolen bases and a 5:28 BB:K across his first 74 big-league plate appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Astros Come Back Against Then Hold Off Yankees in Wild W

The Astros down the Yankees in a sloppy game for New York, Matt Chapman goes yard twice, the White Sox break a terrible streak and more from...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in Baseball: Astros Come Back Against Then Hold Off Yankees in Wild W
Losing out on playing time Melton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Impact The left-handed Melton will hit the bench for the fourth time in five games while the Astros face off against southpaw Yusei Kikuchi in the series finale. Though three of Melton's absences during that stretch have come against left-handed pitching, his playing time versus righties could soon dwindle. Not only is Jake Meyers (calf) poised to return from the injured list perhaps as soon as this weekend, but Mauricio Dubon has also gotten more looks in center field of late while Melton has slashed just .149/.219/.179 in 73 plate appearances to begin his big-league career.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Losing out on playing time Melton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Impact The left-handed Melton will hit the bench for the fourth time in five games while the Astros face off against southpaw Yusei Kikuchi in the series finale. Though three of Melton's absences during that stretch have come against left-handed pitching, his playing time versus righties could soon dwindle. Not only is Jake Meyers (calf) poised to return from the injured list perhaps as soon as this weekend, but Mauricio Dubon has also gotten more looks in center field of late while Melton has slashed just .149/.219/.179 in 73 plate appearances to begin his big-league career.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Idle against lefty Melton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Impact Melton and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Jesus Sanchez will head to the bench for the second time in the series while the Orioles send another lefty (Trevor Rogers) to the bump for the finale. Chas McCormick will replace Melton in center field and will bat ninth.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against righty Melton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Before sitting against ace left-hander Tarik Skubal in the Astros' 1-0 loss Tuesday, the left-handed-hitting Melton had been included in the lineup in each of the Tigers' previous three matchups with righties. However, he went just 1-for-10 with a 0:7 BB:K in those contests, and he'll remain on the bench Wednesday as Detroit sends a righty (Charlie Morton) to the bump for the series finale. Taylor Trammell will get the starting nod in center field at Melton's expense.
AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting against righty Melton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Before sitting against ace left-hander Tarik Skubal in the Astros' 1-0 loss Tuesday, the left-handed-hitting Melton had been included in the lineup in each of the Tigers' previous three matchups with righties. However, he went just 1-for-10 with a 0:7 BB:K in those contests, and he'll remain on the bench Wednesday as Detroit sends a righty (Charlie Morton) to the bump for the series finale. Taylor Trammell will get the starting nod in center field at Melton's expense.
AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Getting regular run in center field Melton will start in center field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Melton will stick in the starting nine for the fourth time in five games. Though he may have the opportunity to handle a strong-side platoon role in center field until Jake Meyers (calf) returns from the injured list, Melton is slashing just .200/.250/.244 with a 39.6 percent strikeout rate over his first 48 big-league plate appearances.
AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Getting regular run in center field Melton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Melton will stick in the starting nine for the fourth time in five games. Though he may have the opportunity to handle a strong-side platoon role in center field until Jake Meyers (calf) returns from the injured list, Melton is slashing just .200/.250/.244 with a 39.6 percent strikeout rate over his first 48 big-league plate appearances.
AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Neyens enters Astros' top prospects list at No. 3 HOUSTON – Shortstop Xavier Neyens, taken by the Astros with the No. 21 overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft, debuted as the Astros’ No. 3 p...
AUGUST 13, 2025 • MLB.COM
Called up by Houston The Astros recalled Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.
Impact Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment by the Astros to make room on the roster for Melton and Cristian Javier. Melton has spent most of the 2025 season in Triple-A, where he's slashing .273/.369/.511 with six steals, three home runs and 11 RBI in 103 plate appearances. He made his major-league debut June 1 and has gone 7-for-37 (.206) with three steals and six RBI with the Astros this season.
AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Astros' No. 2 prospect, Melton slashed .206/.270/.265 with one triple, six RBI, three runs scored, three stolen bases and a 3:14 BB:K across his first 37 big-league plate appearances this season. Following the team's acquisition of Jesus Sanchez at the trade deadline, Melton will go get more at-bats in the minors.
AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Idle for series finale Melton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Impact After starting in center field in the first two games of the series following his return from the injured list, the left-handed-hitting Melton will hit the bench while the Nationals send southpaw MacKenzie Gore to the hill for the series finale. Chas McCormick will check in for Melton in center field.
JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Idle for series finale Melton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Impact After starting in center field in the first two games of the series following his return from the injured list, the left-handed-hitting Melton will hit the bench while the Nationals send southpaw MacKenzie Gore to the hill for the series finale. Chas McCormick will check in for Melton in center field.
JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Activated, rejoins lineup The Astros reinstated Melton (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Monday. He'll start in center field and will bat fifth in the Astros' series opener versus the Nationals, Chandler...
Impact Melton will be back with Houston for the first time since mid-June after a right ankle sprain kept him on the shelf for nearly six weeks. The rookie was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, and after going 4-for-7 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs in two contests, he was given the green light to rejoin the big club. Now that he's healthy again, Melton could end up settling in as Houston's everyday center fielder until Jake Meyers (calf) is ready to return from the IL.
JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros host the Nationals on 5-game home losing streak

The Houston Astros look to stop their five-game home slide with a win over the Washington Nationals
JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Athletics visit the Houston Astros trying to continue a three-game road winning streak
JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press
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