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So much for a recovery that could take “weeks” for Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton. Last Friday, the Astros moved Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land’s 7-day injured list, retroactive to two days earlier, due to a back injury.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6

Astros Top Outfield Prospect Moved to Minor League Injured List

The Houston Astros hope that in the next year or so they’ll have more outfield depth joining them from the minor leagues. For now, some of that depth needs a break.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3

Houston Astros Star Prospect Among Five Players Reassigned To Minor League Camp

Cuts are starting to be made for teams across Major League Baseball, and on Monday, the Houston Astros trimmed up their spring training camp. Per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, five players were reassigned to the minor league camp; pitchers Aaron Brown and Jose Fleury, outfielder Jacob Melton, catcher Miguel Palma and infielder Tommy Sacco Jr.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 27

Houston Astros’ Minor League System Deserves More Respect After Rankings

The Houston Astros have a farm system that is considered among the lowest ranked in baseball. That system has been that way for a while, and yet Houston continues to find ways to win division titles and reach the postseason.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 18

These Houston Astros Top Prospects Are Expected To Debut Next Season

The Houston Astros are expected to be busy in free agency next season, but there are a couple of top prospects that could also be used to fill holes in the roster.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 5

Houston Astros Star Prospect Lands on New Top 100

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros will not be playing in the American League Championship Series. Now, it's a look ahead to the offseason.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 15

Houston Astros Quietly Have Another Elite International Pitching Prospect

The Houston Astros have yet another international pitching prospect who looks very promising in his first professional season. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter went through each farm system of every MLB to find the best players at each level.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 2

Astros MiLB Players of the Month: August

See which prospects had the best months of August. Let’s take a look at the best performances in the Astros system in August. *Just a note, these are my

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 18

Houston Astros Outfield Prospect Soars into Upper Echelon of Young Players

It took a graduation, but the Houston Astros have a Top 100 prospect per MLB Pipeline. Jacob Melton, the young outfielder who is at Triple-A Sugar Land, slid into the Top 100 after Miami Marlins pitcher Max Meyer graduated from the prospect rankings due to service time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 15

Houston Astros Farm System Sees Major Shakeup in Latest Prospect Rankings

The Houston Astros have been one of the most dominant teams in the league for the past seven years, mostly due to the homegrown players who have blossomed.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 21

Houston Astros Superstar Prospect Now Viewed as 'Tier 1' Player

The Houston Astros farm system isn't loaded with talent, but at least one player is making a name for himself. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently updated his MLB farm system rankings and in it he upgraded one of the Astros prospects from "Tier 2" to "Tier 1." Jacob Melton was the No.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 3

Houston Astros Outfield Prospect Moves In Top 100 Rankings

The Houston Astros have just one Top 100 prospect in Baseball America’s most recent prospect update, which takes into account action for the first month of the season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 3, 2024

Astros Make First Spring Training Cuts

The Houston Astros made their first cuts of spring training, many of which were top prospect who will now transition to the organization’s minor-league camp so they can get more playing time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 26, 2024

Astros Swing, Miss In Latest Prospect Rankings

The Houston Astros did not have a single Top 100 prospect when MLB Pipeline released its new rankings on Friday. Outfielder Jacob Melton has been the Astros’ highest-ranked prospect since they traded two outfielders — Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford — in order to re-acquire pitcher Justin Verlander in a deadline deal last season.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 9, 2024

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