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    Jacob Melton

    JacobMelton

    Tampa Bay Rays
    • Tampa Bay Rays
    • #29
    • Left Fielder
    • HT/WT
      1.88 m, 94 kg
    • Birthdate
      7/9/2000 (25)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Medford, OR
    • Status
      7-Day IL
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    11 hours agoMelton (ankle) is expected to be out of action for at least four weeks, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
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