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With Opening Day quickly approaching, the Tampa Bay Rays recently made some moves regarding a couple of top prospects. As the season draws near, the roster for the Rays is starting to take shape for Opening Day.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 17

Rays Option Two Top Prospects to Triple-A for Start of 2026 Season

Two of the Tampa Bay Rays' top prospects entering the 2026 season will reportedly begin the upcoming campaign in the minor leagues. Shortstop Carson Williams and outfielder Jacob Melton, Tampa Bay's No.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 12

Rays' Prospect Predicted To Be in Running for AL Rookie of the Year

With the start of the regular season right around the corner for the Tampa Bay Rays, how they will shape their roster is starting to take place. This winter was a busy one for the Rays.

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Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / March 7

What Jacob Melton’s Spring Usage Really Says About His 2026 Role

The Tampa Bay Rays are continuing to get ready for the start of the season, and they will still be evaluating what the roster will look like for Opening Day.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 26

Young Shortstop Recently Named Astros Best Power-Hitting Prospect

The Houston Astros are known to have one of the weakest, if not the worst, farm systems in Major League Baseball. Their system grew more concerning when they lost Jacob Melton in a three-team trade back in December—it was a massive blow to the ballclub.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 25

Rays' Prospect Predicted To Make Positive Impact for Team This Season

With spring training underway for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is trying to get ready for the start of the regular season and see what the team might look like. Following a very busy winter, the Rays are hoping that all of their new faces will be able to help the team snap a two-year playoff drought.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 23

Rays' New Prospect Turning Heads Quickly During Spring Training

With spring training underway, the Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting a chance to get on the field and see what their roster will look like for the 2026 campaign. Coming into the spring, there are going to be numerous players and positions to keep an eye on for the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 14

Jacob Melton Can Become Impact Performer for Rays Improving Key Stat

The Tampa Bay Rays lineup is going to look a lot different in 2026 than it did when the 2025 season came to a close. Easily the biggest change will no longer be having Brandon Lowe at second base.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / February 8

Rays' Newly Acquired Prospect Can Make Positive Impact in 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a busy winter, and the team will be looking forward to getting back on the field for spring training. This is going to be an interesting year coming up for the franchise following new ownership taking over and coming off another year in which they missed the postseason.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 29

Rays' New Prospect Named Best Player for Team Not in Top 100 Rankings

With the offseason coming to a close for the Tampa Bay Rays, the team is getting set for pitchers and catchers to report soon. Furthermore, they will be

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / January 18

Rays Fans Should Be Excited for Jacob Melton Because of These Offensive Numbers

The Tampa Bay Rays made a number of trades this offseason that will not only have an impact on the team in 2026 but also for years to come. A three-team deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros is the one that caught the most attention.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 17

Undrafted Sleeper Prospect May Be Astros’ Next Breakthrough Talent

Outfield has been somewhat of a bugaboo development position for the Houston Astros. Trading Jacob Melton didn’t help. The outfielder — who had been one of their top prospects for two years and made his MLB debut last year — was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays this offseason.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 26

Astros Gave Up Potentially Dangerous Duo in Mike Burrows Trade

The Houston Astors were looking for starting pitching on the trade market and they got some. But was the price too high? The three-way deal included a lot of moving parts, but for the Astros the deal was pretty simple.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 20

Tampa Bay Rays get king's ransom in Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz trades

The Tampa Bay Rays were busy on Friday.

Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe

Orioles acquire the starter they need from the Rays in what could be an overpay

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19

Pirates need to continue improving even after adding Brandon Lowe

The Pittsburgh Pirates struck out in their pursuit of free agent Kyle Schwarber to add a big bat to their lineup. They did not strike out on Friday in the trade market.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 16

Astros Star Prospect Poised for Breakout After Making MLB Debut

The Houston Astros are an organization that in recent years, hasn't relied heavily on their minor league and prospects to make the biggest impacts for them at the Major League level.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1, 2025

Astros announce several roster moves

The Astros announced a lengthy slate of post-deadline moves Friday.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / July 28, 2025

Astros Top Prospect Jacob Melton Returns From Injured List

The Houston Astros are getting one of their injured players back on Monday. According to an announcement made by the team, Jacob Melton has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after he recovered from the sprained ankle he suffered back in mid-June.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17, 2025

Astros Notes: Melton, Rotation, McCullers

The Astros placed top prospect and rookie outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list due to a right ankle sprain over the weekend, but he’ll apparently be out a fair bit longer than the 10-day minimum.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 14, 2025

Astros place OF Jacob Melton (ankle) on injured list

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list in one of five roster moves on Saturday. Melton, 24, sustained a sprained right ankle during Houston's 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 13, 2025

Astros Announce Jacob Melton News After Leaving Twins Game

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.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7, 2025

Astros’ rookie makes bonkers catch in 5th MLB game

Astros rookie Jacob Melton turned heads in just his fifth Major League game, delivering a highlight-reel moment in right field. The No. 2 prospect in Houston’s system, Melton debuted on June 1 in a 1–0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Houston Astros News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / June 6, 2025

PRO BEAVS: Jacob Melton Earns First Big League RBI

Once upon a time, Jacob Melton was a leadoff hitter at South Medford High School in the heart of Oregon pear country. In a matchup with arch-rivals North Medford during his senior year, Jacob opened the first inning with a first-pitch home run.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1, 2025

Astros to promote Jacob Melton

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.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 10, 2025

Astros Top Outfield Prospect Returns from Injured List Sooner Than Expected

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.