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    Jacob Melton

    JacobMelton

    Tampa Bay Rays
    • Tampa Bay Rays
    • #29
    • Left Fielder
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      6' 2", 208 lbs
    • Birthdate
      9/7/2000 (25)
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      Medford, OR
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      7-Day IL
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    6 days agoMelton (ankle) is expected to be out of action for at least four weeks, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
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