Melton, 24, was Houston's second-round pick in the 2022 draft. In 17 games around a groin injury, he hit .254/.371/.508 with two home runs, three stolen bases, and nearly as many

The Houston Astros called up outfielder Jacob Melton, one of their top-ranked prospects, from Triple-A prior to Sunday's series finale against the Rays. Outfielder Zach Dezenzo, who left Saturday's game with a hand injury,

Jacob Melton's first Major League hit with the Astros is one he’ll always remember. And not just because he saw it replayed over and over on the Daikin Park video screen after the Rays issued a replay challenge,