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.

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Astros manager Joe Espada reveals Jose Altuve will remain in the outfield mix despite Jacob Melton's recent call-up.

This weekend, we saw two teams promote two of their top prospects. Both of them tallied a hit in their MLB debuts and appear to have a full-time role in their respective lineups. In addition, there is a budding star in the Washington system who could soon be joining James Wood,