Jacob Melton - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Out for season The Rays recalled Melton from Triple-A Durham and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to a right hamstring strain.

Impact The 26-year-old missed most of August due to a right hamstring strain and appears to have aggravated the injury, which will bring an early end to his 2026 campaign. Melton was acquired from the Astros last winter and was limited to 45 games during his first year in the Rays organization. However, he was productive for Triple-A Durham when available, finishing with a .253/.346/.475 slash line, seven homers and 26 stolen bases.

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Blasts homer, steals base in Triple-A return Melton (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base Tuesday in his return to the Triple-A Durham lineup after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.

Impact Melton missed approximately three and a half weeks due to a right hamstring strain but looked plenty healthy in his return to the Triple-A lineup while extending his hitting streak to seven games in the process. Over 168 plate appearances at Durham this season, Melton is slashing .307/.410/.562 with seven home runs and 26 steals. He's part of the Rays' 40-man roster and could get a chance to make his Tampa Bay debut in September, when the active roster expands to 28.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring strain Triple-A Durham placed Melton (hamstring) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Melton left Durham's game against Gwinnett on Saturday due to what's since been diagnosed as a right hamstring strain, which will keep him sidelined for at least one week. However, the injury not expected to be serious, per MLB.com. Melton is slashing .285/.381/.520 with five home runs, 12 doubles, 23 RBI and 23 stolen bases over 148 plate appearances for the Bulls this season.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hamstring issue Melton exited Triple-A Durham's game against Gwinnett on Saturday due to right hamstring tightness, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 25-year-old has played in just 36 games for Durham this season due to an ankle issue, and he's now battling a hamstring injury. It's unclear how much time he's expected to miss, if any. Melton has a .285/.381/.520 slash line with five home runs and 23 steals with the Bulls this year.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A lineup Melton (ankle) went 1-for-4 with a run scored Wednesday in his return to the Triple-A Durham lineup after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Melton was back in action at Durham for the first time since April 18 after a left ankle sprain kept him on the shelf for more than two months. Prior to being activated, Melton completed a five-game rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, during which he went 6-for-11 with a home run, two stolen bases and three walks.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mashing during rehab assignment Melton (ankle) has gone 6-for-11 (.545) with a home run, three RBI, five runs scored and two stolen bases over five games during a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Comp...

Impact Melton, who suffered Grade 2 left ankle sprain back in late April, has since commenced a rehab assignment and is showing no signs of rust. The 25-year-old outfielder is one of Tampa Bay's top prospects, and he should rejoin Triple-A Durham sometime before the end of June if all continues to go well in his recovery.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Rays prospect Melton out 4-6 weeks with sprained ankle ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays won’t be able to call up outfield prospect Jacob Melton any time soon, as the club’s No. 3 prospect is sidelined...

APRIL 25 • MLB.COM

Out several weeks with ankle sprain Melton (ankle) is expected to be out of action for at least four weeks, MLB.com reports.

Impact Melton suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain in a minor-league game Wednesday, and he could be sidelined for as many as six weeks. The timetable for a return likely means the 25-year-old outfielder will be on the shelf until at least some point in late May. Melton, one of Tampa Bay's top prospects, was slashing .231/.346/.431 with 10 extra-base hits, 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and 17 stolen bases over 82 plate appearances for Triple-A Durham before going down.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Here's where the Rays' Top 30 prospects will start the 2026 season With the Minor League season kicking off, here's where the Rays’ Top 30 Prospects are projected to start: 1. Theo Gillen (MLB No. 72), OF --...

APRIL 3 • MLB.COM

Rays option top prospects Williams, Melton to Minors for everyday work PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The Rays optioned shortstop Carson Williams and outfielder Jacob Melton to Minor League camp on Tuesday, sending dow...

MARCH 17 • MLB.COM

Starting season at Triple-A The Rays optioned Melton to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Impact Acquired from the Astros in a three-team trade over the winter, Melton was pushing for the fourth outfielder job with the Rays but will instead start the season at Triple-A. The 25-year-old Melton made his MLB debut last season with Houston and posted a .419 OPS with one extra-base hit, seven RBI, seven runs scored, seven stolen bases and a 6:29 BB:K across 78 trips to the plate.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Melton (thumb) is starting in center field and batting second in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was scratched from the lineup Thursday due to soreness in his left thumb, but he's good to go a few days later. Barring an aggravation of the injury, Melton should be in the clear as he competes for a spot on Tampa Bay's Opening Day roster.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched due to sore thumb Melton was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Red Sox due to a slightly sore left thumb, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact At the moment, it doesn't seem like an injury that will force Melton to miss more than a day or two. The 25-year-old outfielder has gone 2-for-9 with one home run and a 1:5 BB:K in his first four games this spring as he attempts to win a spot on the Rays' Opening Day roster. Homer Bush will start Thursday in Melton's place.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Melton shows Rays fans why they took a chance on him Acquiring this talented prospect was bittersweet as it brought about many fond memories. The Rays dealt arguably the best second baseman in...

FEBRUARY 23 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Encouraging start to spring Melton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Impact After joining the Rays this past offseason as part of the Brandon Lowe trade, Melton made a strong impression in his second game of the spring. While it looks like the 25-year-old outfielder is set to begin the year in a part-time role, a strong spring could increase Melton's chances of earning more frequent at-bats. It's worth mentioning Chandler Simpson is nursing a tight left hamstring, which further opens the door for Melton in the outfield for the time being.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Melton's eventful game: Diving catch in wind, loud homer through it BRADENTON, Fla. -- Jacob Melton had two very different experiences with balls soaring through the sky on a windy Sunday afternoon at LECOM P...

FEBRUARY 22 • MLB.COM

'He hits the ball like Yandy': Melton making waves in 1st Rays camp PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It takes a lot to stand out in a batting practice group with Junior Caminero. Jacob Melton did just that Tuesday mor...

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

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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

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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

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