LF,CF - Tampa Bay Rays
- Age 25
- Oregon State
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- H #253
- Best / Worst
- #204 / #434
- ADP
- #495
Eligibility
- Yahoo
- LF,CF
- ESPN
- LF,CF
- CBS
- CF
Availability
The Rays acquired OF Jacob Melton from the Astros in a three-team trade.
Fantasy Impact
Melton made his MLB debut this past season, while also hitting .286 in Triple-A. He will enter spring training competing for an immediate role in the outfield for Tampa Bay.
The Astros recalled Jacob Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact
Melton takes the roster spot of Jeremy Pena heading into Sunday's season finale.
The Astros have recalled outfielder Jacob Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact
Melton has hit well in the minors but has struggled to get going in the big leagues. The 24-year-old has hit .273 with three homers, six steals, and an .880 OPS in 24 Triple-A games but has hit just .206 without a homer alongside three stolen bases and a .535 OPS across 13 big-league contests.
The Astros optioned OF Jacob Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact
Melton returns to Triple-A to make room for Jesus Sanchez who Houston acquired in a trade on Thursday.
The Astros have activated outfielder Jacob Melton from the 10-day injured list with an ankle injury.
Fantasy Impact
Melton has appeared in just 11 games with the Astros this season, hitting .241 with three stolen bases. He has also hit .288 with two homers and three steals in 19 games with Triple-A Sugar Land.
