Houston heads into another long stretch with 13 games in 13 days and continues to juggle starting rotation to allow for rest.

The Houston Astros are finally getting their first look at Jacob Melton, their top outfield prospect. The bat hasn’t exactly jumped off the page after five games. But the glove sure has. On Friday the Astros continued their road trip in Cleveland and Melton drew the start in right field,

Houston Astros (36-28, first in the AL West) vs. Cleveland Guardians (33-30, third in the AL Central) Cleveland; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Brandon Walter (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP,

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

Spencer Arrighetti is on the Houston Astros’ current road trip. Believe it or not, that’s a significant step in his recovery.

Get Houston vs Pittsburgh baseball betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on June 5.

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

CLEVELAND - Amid a quiet offensive start that has curtailed his playing time, second baseman Brendan Rodgers will welcome signs of progress. The Houston Astros' series opener against the Guardians on Friday perhaps held some.