PITTSBURGH - With a burst of speed, Jacob Melton recorded the hit he had spent most his life working toward. Then, he had to wait a little longer to make sure it counted. Melton, the Houston Astros' touted outfield prospect,

The Houston Astros have called up outfielder Jacob Melton, one of their top prospects, the team announced Sunday. Infielder/outfielder Zach Dezenzo was placed on the 15-day injured list with left hand inflammation in a corresponding move.

While he was preparing on the field Saturday prior to Triple-A Sugar Land’s game at Albuquerque, Astros No. 2 prospect Jacob Melton noticed another player who was originally out of the lineup grabbing a glove and heading out to the field.