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Astros put OF Jacob Melton on injured list

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Melton (sprained right ankle) placed on IL as injuries mount for Astros
Jacob Melton was making a strong first impression on Astros manager Joe Espada and his teammates in his first taste of the Major Leagues, including a single and a triple in his first two at-bats in Friday’s 10-3 win over the Twins.

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Houston Astros shuffle roster as Jacob Melton goes on 10-day injured list
Astros rookie outfielder Jacob Melton sidelined with a sprained ankle

Altuve and Melton each have 3 RBIs

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Astros Announce Jacob Melton News After Leaving Twins Game
Astros Announce Jacob Melton News After Leaving Twins Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's not easy for rookies to thrive in the big leagues, and Houston Astros outfielder Jacob Melton is learning that the hard way. The 24-year-old entered Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins, slashing .185/.241/.185 with three RBI over 10 contests.

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Altuve and Melton each have 3 RBIs as Astros beat Twins 10-3
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Melton, Gordon and Peña on Astros' 10-3 win

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Astros makes injury move before Twins clash
The Houston Astros place Jacob Melton on the IL before facing the Twins, while Isaac Paredes avoids serious injury.

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Astros Make Move Immediately After Twins Game
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Astros rookies show out in commanding victory over Twins
Jacob Melton's arrival doesn't change Houston Astros' plans for Jose Altuve in left field
The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve's appearances in left field. But the ...
Astros' Jacob Melton: Placed on IL
The Astros placed Melton (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Twins look to break 3-game road losing streak, play the Astros
Twins +112; over/under is 8 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins travel to the Houston Astros looking to break a three-game road slide.
The Astros are rolling, but injuries are testing Houston’s depth
Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a ...
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Former South Medford High School standout Jacob Melton makes MLB debut, gets first hit
On June 1st, former South Medford High School and Oregon State University baseball player Jacob Melton made his MLB debut for ...