Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton is expected to make his major-league debut in 2025, but that won't guarantee him everyday playing time. As a result, the Astros tendered contracts to both Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers for the 2025 campaign. Houston would like to add a left-handed bat that could help McCormick and Meyers as options in center field, but the team remains bullish on both players despite their offensive struggles in 2024. Melton, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, has the most upside after slashing .253/.310/.426 with 15 home runs and 30 steals split between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Sugar Land this year. He spent time at all three outfield spots but played mostly center field. The left-handed hitter's power/speed profile stands out, and the Astros could need his bat if both McCormick and Meyers struggle to hit in 2025.
Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton went 2-for-4 with his first Triple-A home run. Melton was prompted to Triple-A Sugar Land on July 25. The top prospect in the Houston system has held his own there with a .233/.361/.400 line. He has posted three multi-hit games. Earlier this season, in his second look at Double-A ball, the outfielder posted a solid .248/.306/.442 line with 10 home runs, 19 stolen bases, and 34 RBI in 58 games. The Oregon State product could push for a major league debut later this summer, especially if the Astros continue to be without All-Star outfielder Kyler Tucker (leg).
Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, and two runs in his Triple-A debut on Thursday evening. The top prospect in the Houston system spent the first half of the season getting a second look at Double-A ball and held a solid .248/.304/.442 line across a 58-game stint. He went deep 10 times and swiped 19 bags. Since joining the Astros organization in 2022 via a second-round selection, Melton has progressed through the minor leagues fairly quickly and could spend most of next season in the major leagues. The Oregon State product is worth stashing in dynasty leagues if he continues to perform well at Triple-A, as he could reach the majors right out of Spring Training in 2025.
The Houston Astros promoted outfield prospect Jacob Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, according to a source. Melton, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion to Sugar Land by hitting .248/.307/.443 with a .749 OPS, 10 home runs, 10 doubles, two triples, 34 RBI, 19 stolen bases and 32 runs scored in 58 games with Double-A Corpus Christi. The 23-year-old was slowed by a wrist injury earlier this year, which may be the primary reason why his numbers at Corpus Christi don't exactly jump off the page. The 6-foot-2, 208-pounder has an exciting blend of power and speed from the left side of the plate after being drafted in the second round in 2022 out of Oregon State. Melton will now look to impress at the top minor-league affiliate before potentially making his debut at some point in 2025.
Jacob Melton Crushes Home Run For Double-A Corpus Christi
Houston Astros top overall prospect Jacob Melton went 2-for-5 with a homer for Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday. The 23-year-old outfielder is hitting .248 with 10 homers and 34 RBI to go with 19 stolen bases this season for Corpus Christi. The sweet-swinging lefty with elite speed is hitting .250 in July with two homers and five RBI. He doesn't offer outrageous power potential, but he is a solid hitter with the ability to be a difference-maker in the stolen base department. Melton likely needs a bit more minor-league seasoning, but a major-league debut next season could be in the cards.
Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton has looked solid through his first extended look at the Double-A level and is making a strong case to move up to Triple-A later in the summer. Across 53 games, the top prospect in the Houston system has posted a .249/.310/.439 slash line with nine home runs, 32 RBI, and 17 stolen bases. Last summer, Melton logged only 13 games at Double-A and posted a .250/.304/.558 line with five home runs and five swiped bags. In addition, since the start of July the Oregon State product is riding a .257 AVG, which is a significant improvement compared to the .191 AVG he held through June. Melton is expected to reach the majors next summer.
Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton went 2-for-5 with two home runs on Friday evening. These were his first round-trippers in 16 games. Melton suffered a minor wrist injury in May, which slowed him down in the early part of the season. Through 42 games in his first extended look at Double-A ball, the top prospect in the Houston system has posted a .253/.313/.457 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and a 13:38 BB:K ratio. Last summer, the former second-round pick got a brief taste of Double-A, where he tallied 13 hits across 13 games with a .250/.304/.559 line. Melton is considered the 70th-best prospect on MLB.com and remains on track to meet his 2025 major league ETA.
Jacob Melton Returns To Lineup For Double-A Corpus Christi
Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton (wrist) is back in action for Double-A Corpus Christi. In his first action since May 22, Melton is 1-for-6 in two games since his return to the lineup. The speedy 23-year-old has hit .264 with five home runs and 24 RBI to go with 10 stolen bases at Double-A this season. The Astros top prospect slugged 23 homers and stole 46 bases across two levels of the minors last season. The second-round pick in the 2022 draft out of Oregon State has the power-speed combination that will catch the eye of fantasy managers for years to come. A debut in Houston this season is not out of the question, but next year is the more likely scenario.
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown spoke to the media on Monday about the club's No.1 prospect, outfielder Jacob Melton (wrist), who has been sidelined since May 22 with a tweaked wrist. Brown said that he expects the 23-year-old to be back within a week or so. Prior to his injury, Melton was hitting .268 with five homers and 24 RBI for Double-A Corpus Christi. Despite being the club's top prospect, Melton is likely to get time in Triple-A before making his big-league debut as soon as this summer or next season. For now, dynasty leagues hold the most amount of value for Melton.
Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton began the season in a bit of a cold stretch with a poor .217/.290/.327 line with just one home run through the opening 15 games of the season at Double-A. Since then, the 23-year-old has an impressive .326/.375/.698 line with four long balls and 13 RBI. Melton launched his fifth home run of the campaign on Friday evening. MLB Pipeline considers Melton to be the top prospect in the Houston system. He is projected to reach the major leagues in 2025 but should see time in Triple-A later this summer, making him an interesting stash candidate in dynasty leagues.
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