The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve's appearances in left field. But the Houston Astros are not abandoning the plan to use Altuve in left, manager Joe Espada said.

Melton was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain after Friday's win over Minnesota, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

On June 1st, former South Medford High School and Oregon State University baseball player Jacob Melton made his MLB debut for the Houston Astros. Not only was it his first time playing in a Major league uniform,