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

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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.

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.

AUGUST 20, 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

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.

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.

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

Athletics take on the Astros after Kurtz's 4-home run game

The Athletics take on the Houston Astros after Nick Kurtz hit four home runs on Friday in a 15-3 win over the Astros

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Athletics play the Houston Astros with a 1-0 series lead

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab assignment Melton (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After spending more than a month on the injured list due to a sprained right ankle, Melton has finally been given the green light to return to a competitive environment. It remains unknown how long the Astros plan to keep the 24-year-old in the minors, but he may still have enough time to return to the active roster before the end of July.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros start 4-game series with the Athletics

The Houston Astros start a four-game series at home against the Athletics on Thursday

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to keep win streak going against the Diamondbacks

The Houston Astros seek to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston Astros and Arizona Diamondbacks play in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to keep home win streak going, host the Astros

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Houston Astros looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

JULY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Houston Astros come into the matchup against the Seattle Mariners as losers of three straight games

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros visit the Mariners to start 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Friday

JULY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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