Astros put OF Jacob Melton on injured list
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The Houston Astros made quite a bit of changes on Saturday. Following Jacob Melton picking up an ankle injury during Friday's contest, it seemed likely that he was going to need an injured list stint based on what was being reported after the game.
The Houston Astros lost their decade-long anchor at third base in February when Alex Bregman bolted for Boston. Houston's new face at the hot corner has quickly quieted any concern over the future of the position.
Twins star Byron Buxton exited Saturday's game against the Astros with an elbow injury after getting hit by a pitch.
Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence.
Near the end of a 10-3 blowout loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park that went awry early on Friday night, Lewis pulled up at first limping, due to what manager Rocco Baldelli called a “left hamstring strain of some kind.”