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2025 Batting
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AVG
Batting Average
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HR
Home Runs
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RBI
Runs Batted In
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OPS
On-base Plus Slugging
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SB
Stolen Bases
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| Regular Season | .155 | 0 | 7 | .412 | 4 |
Top Jacob Melton News
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Idle against lefty
Melton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Melton and Jesus Sanchez will head to the bench while the Orioles send lefty Trevor Rogers to the bump. Chas McCormick will replace Melton in center field and bat ninth.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Sitting against righty
Melton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: 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.
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.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Called up by Houston
The Astros recalled Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.
Houston optioned left-hander Colton Gordon to Triple-A to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Melton. The 24-year-old outfielder received his first big-league call-up June 1 and went 7-for-37 (.206 average) with no home runs and three steals over 13 games while also missing extended time due to a sprained ankle before he was demoted to Triple-A on Aug. 1. Though he's back with the big club, Melton likely won't be in line for regular playing time while Jesus Sanchez, Taylor Trammell and Cam Smith typically form Houston's starting outfield trio.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Optioned to Triple-A
The Astros optioned Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Idle for series finale
Melton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
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.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: 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 Rome of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Beginning rehab assignment
Melton (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Taking part in baseball activities
Melton (ankle) recently transitioned his rehab program to the Astros' spring training facility in Florida and is in the midst of hitting, running and throwing progressions, MLB.com reports.
Melton hit .241 with no home runs and three stolen bases in 11 games with Houston before landing on the injured list June 14 due to a right ankle sprain. The outfielder could be ready to begin a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, but the Astros haven't yet offered up a definitive target date for his return from the IL.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Out at least four weeks
GM Dana Brown said Sunday that Melton will require "at least four weeks or so" to recover from his right ankle sprain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Melton landed on the injured list Saturday after suffering the ankle sprain Friday against the Twins, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next month. The 24-year-old could be back for the start of the second half July 18 in Seattle, assuming he can avoid any setbacks.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Placed on IL
The Astros placed Melton (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Melton was taken out of Friday's game against Houston in the fifth inning due to what was later diagnosed as a right ankle sprain. He'll now need to miss at least the next 10 days of action. It's unfortunate timing for the rookie, who had been starting regularly in left field and had begun to pick things up at the plate, going 4-for-9 with four RBI over his past four games. Cooper Hummel and Luis Guillorme were both called up from Triple-A on Saturday, while Shay Whitcomb was optioned to Triple-A and Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) was transferred to the 60-day IL.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Suffers sprained ankle
Melton was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain after Friday's win over Minnesota, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Melton is set to undergo testing Saturday to determine the severity of his injury, but manager Joe Espada noted that early indicators aren't favorable. If Melton ends up needing an IL stint, it could open up a spot for Taylor Trammell (calf) to make his Houston debut.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Battling sore ankle
Melton was removed from Friday's game against the Twins with right ankle soreness, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Melton had gone 2-for-2 with a triple, a career-high three RBI and a run scored before his ankle forced him out of the game in the fifth inning. It's currently unclear if his injury is severe enough to put him at risk of missing time, but Jose Altuve may spend more time in left field if that ends up being the case.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Swipes second bag
Melton went 0-for-4 with a stolen base Sunday against the Guardians.
Melton has started six of seven games since being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land. He has only three hits across 20 at-bats while striking out eight times, though he also has two stolen bases, two RBI and two runs scored.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Sitting Saturday
Melton is not in the Astros' starting lineup against the Guardians on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Melton has started in each of the Astros' last five games since making his major-league debut this past Sunday, and he recorded the first RBI of his career against the Pirates on Thursday. He'll be in the dugout for the beginning of Saturday's game while Jose Altuve, Jake Meyers and Mauricio Dubon man the outfield for Houston.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Picks up first RBI of career
Melton went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base during Thursday's 8-2 win over the Pirates.
Melton picked up a couple of career firsts in Friday's big win. First, he picked up the first two RBI of his big-league career with a two-run single. Then, he showed off his speed and stole second for the first stolen base of his career. The 24-year-old has started five straight games since his promotion, seeing time at all three outfield spots, and Melton should continue to get an extended look with Yordan Alvarez (hand) on the injured list for the foreseeable future and the Jose Altuve experiment in left field losing steam.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Called up, starting in CF in debut
The Astros selected Melton's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. He'll start in center field and bat eighth in the Astros' series finale versus the Rays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Regarded as one of the Astros' top prospects, Melton receives his first big-league call-up after slashing .254/.371/.508 with two home runs, three stolen bases and a 21.4 percent strikeout rate over 70 plate appearances with Sugar Land. Melton's ability to play all three outfield spots could allow him to see at least semi-regular playing time, especially while the team has the designated hitter spot open with Yordan Alvarez (hand) on the injured list.
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Astros' Jacob Melton: Set to be called up from Triple-A
Melton is expected to be called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Ari Alexander of Houston KPRC 2 TV reports.
Melton is one of Houston's top prospects and could get a lengthy trial as the team struggles to find production in the outfield. He was hitting just .254 with two home runs and a .879 OPS at Triple-A but was limited by back and groin issues early in the season. Melton should get some looks in the outfield, especially if Zach Dezenzo is sidelined due to the left hand injury that he picked up during the Astros' loss to the Rays on Saturday.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 208 lbs |
| Birthplace: Medford, OR |
| Age: 24 |
| Experience: R |
| Bats/Throws: L, L |