Astros put OF Jacob Melton on injured list
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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.
Jose Altuve and rookie Jacob Melton drove in three runs each as the Houston Astros jumped on Chris Paddack early and cruised to a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Brice Matthews could be the next prospect to be called up from Triple-A to help the Astros keep filling holes.
Mauricio Dubon hit a walk-off single to left field with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros completed a three-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 2-1 win on Sunday.