The Astros have placed rookie outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list due to a right ankle sprain, with general manager Dana Brown estimating a recovery period of around four weeks, potentially sidelining him through the All-Star break. Melton, who has struggled in his first 11 MLB games, joins Zach Dezenzo and Yordan Alvarez on the IL, testing Houston’s outfield depth, which includes Jose Altuve, Jake Meyers, and Cam Smith. Additionally, the Astros face challenges in their rotation, dealing with multiple injuries, while planning to target starting pitching ahead of the trade deadline.
