Rays Acquire Prospect Jacob Melton in Three-Team Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired outfielder Jacob Melton, 25, and Anderson Brito from the Houston Astros as part of a three-team trade. Melton, previously one of Houston's top prospects, made his MLB debut in 2025, appearing in 32 games for the Astros. In 78 plate appearances, he slashed .157/.234/.186 with one triple, seven RBI, seven runs, seven stolen bases, and a 6:29 BB:K. He is expected to join the Rays' outfield mix behind Chandler Simpson, Cedric Mullins, Josh Lowe, and potentially Jake Fraley.