The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve's appearances in left field. But the Houston Astros are not abandoning the plan to use Altuve in left, manager Joe Espada said.

Astros rookie Jacob Melton makes impact in his fifth MLB game with a diving catch that seals Houston's 4–2 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

M LB.com's Brian McTaggart mentions outfielders Jacob Melton and Zach Dezenzo as having real opportunities to make an impact at the major-league level in 2025 for the Houston Astros. Per MLB ...

The Astros' top prospect, Jacob Melton, has a chance to put himself into the mix during Spring Training. He's been extremely effective during his three professional seasons, slashing .250/.

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,

The Move for the Astros comes after outfielder Jacob Melton suffered a sprained ankle in the Astros' win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Hummel, a 30-year-old journeyman veteran, has limited MLB experience since being drafted in 2016.

That becomes even more of a possibility when factoring in the development of their top prospect Jacob Melton ... If the Astros feel like Melton can become an impact player for them, whether ...