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,

Melton, 24, was Houston's second-round pick in the 2022 draft. In 17 games around a groin injury, he hit .254/.371/.508 with two home runs, three stolen bases, and nearly as many

The Astros are poised to select the contract of outfielder Jacob Melton, per a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. A corresponding move is not yet known, but Houston will need to create room on both the 40-man and active rosters in order to promote Melton.