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.

The Houston Astros called up outfielder Jacob Melton, one of their top-ranked prospects, from Triple-A prior to Sunday's series finale against the Rays. Outfielder Zach Dezenzo, who left Saturday's game with a hand injury,