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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.
Even as they received encouraging news on third baseman Isaac Paredes' hamstring Friday, the Houston Astros incurred another potential loss, with outfield prospect Jacob Melton exiting their game against the Twins with an ankle injury.
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Sporting News on MSNAstros' Joe Espada provides important injury update on Houston's best hitterThe Houston Astros' health issues persist, as two more players received injury updates following Friday's win against the Minnesota Twins.
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 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.