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    JacobMelton

    Tampa Bay Rays
    • Tampa Bay Rays
    • #29
    • Left Fielder
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      6' 2", 208 lbs
    • Birthdate
      9/7/2000 (26)
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      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Medford, OR
    • Status
      60-Day IL
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    1 month agoThe Rays recalled Melton from Triple-A Durham and placed him on the 60-day injured list Tuesday due to a right hamstring strain.
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