LF,CF - Tampa Bay Rays MiLB
- Age 25
- Oregon State
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
Melton (thumb) is dealing with minor soreness in his left thumb and was held out of Thursday's Grapefruit League matchup with Boston. He is 2-for-9 with one home run, one walk and five strikeouts across four spring appearances.
Fantasy Impact
Homer Bush will take Melton's spot in Thursday's starting lineup. Melton is competing for a position on Tampa Bay's Opening Day roster.
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.
