J.P. France - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Released by Astros The Astros released France on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact France missed much of the 2025 season following right shoulder surgery and has spent nearly all of 2026 at Triple-A Sugar Land, logging a 3.72 ERA and 39:25 K:BB across 36.1 frames. The 31-year-old is now a free agent and will look to latch on with a new organization.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros demote starting pitcher Mike Burrows to Triple-A after 10-run outing

The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land

JULY 7 • Associated Press

James Wood's grand slam helps power the Nationals to a 12-11 win over the Astros

James Wood hit a grand slam in the fifth inning and the Washington Nationals overcame a five-run deficit and held off the Houston Astros 12-11 in the opener of a three-game series

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Goes unclaimed via waivers The Astros outrighted France to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact After the Astros designated him for assignment for the second time in just over two months this past weekend, France will once again end up sticking around in the Houston organization upon going unclaimed off waivers. He'll likely slot back into the rotation at Sugar Land, which lost three of its starters (Spencer Arrighetti, Colton Gordon and Peter Lambert) last week when the big club was in need of further reinforcement.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from 40-man roster The Astros Chandler Rome of The Athletic France for assignment Saturday, Chandler reports.

Impact The move makes room on the Astros' 40-man roster for outfielder Dustin Harris, who was claimed off waivers from the White Sox in a corresponding move. France struggled out of the bullpen across three outings with Houston, allowing six runs on six hits and five walks while striking out four in 6.2 innings.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Gorman, Iván Herrera power Cardinals past Astros, 9-4

Nolan Gorman hit a three-run home run and Iván Herrera added a two-run shot to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Astros put All-Star SS Jeremy Peña and RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL as injury woes continue

As a 1-8 road trip for the Houston Astros nears its conclusion, manager Joe Espada thrice said he was “doing well” despite having every reason not to be feeling so optimistic

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Returns to big club The Astros recalled France from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Houston had optioned France to Triple-A on Saturday, but because the Astros placed Tatsuya Imai (arm) on the injured list in a corresponding move, France won't have to wait the required 15 days to rejoin the big club. With Imai becoming the third Astros starter in six days to land on the IL and with Cody Bolton (back) also at risk of landing on the shelf, France could be a candidate to move into the rotation if he's not needed in relief in the next few days. France is already on the same schedule as Imai, having covered 2.2 innings in long relief in Friday's loss to the Mariners after Imai recorded just one out before departing.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai sent back to Houston because of right arm fatigue

Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai returned to Houston after his third start to be examined for right arm fatigue

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Sent back to Triple-A The Astros optioned France to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

Impact France was promoted from Sugar Land on Friday but will now head back to the minors after giving up four earned runs in just 2.2 innings during his appearance against Seattle. Jayden Murray was recalled in a corresponding move to fill the void in Houston's bullpen.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Astros place righty Cristian Javier and outfielder Jake Meyers on IL

The Houston Astros have placed right-hander Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and outfielder Jake Meyers on the 10-day IL with an oblique stra...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Contract selected Friday The Astros selected France's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

Impact To make room on the 40-man roster for France, the Astros transferred Ronel Blanco (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. France has pitched in three games out of the bullpen for Sugar Land this season, logging an 8:1 K:BB across 5.1 scoreless innings. He'll slide into a relief role for Houston.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will be added to roster The Astros are expected to add France to their active roster prior to Friday's game in Seattle, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact France was removed from the Astros' 40-man roster prior to spring training but has found his way back onto it by tossing 5.1 scoreless innings with an 8:1 K:BB at Triple-A Sugar Land. The right-hander will provide the Houston bullpen with some length.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make Opening Day roster France was informed that he will not make the Astros' Opening Day roster, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact France will remain in major-league camp for now, though he'll ultimately open the season with Triple-A Sugar Land. The 30-year-old France was a long shot to make the team out of spring training. The right-hander was limited to just 11.2 innings with Houston in 2025, posting a 3.86 ERA with 13 strikeouts, before undergoing shoulder surgery. France figures to be a depth option should the Astros need reinforcements in their rotation in 2026.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A France cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact France will still receive an invitation to spring training, but he will have to pitch his way back onto the Astros' 40-man roster after missing the vast majority of 2025 recovering from shoulder surgery.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' best pitching fix might come from division rival's latest roster move After being designated for assignment by the Houston Astros, J.P. France could be an ideal answer for the Los Angeles Angels' need in the ro...

FEBRUARY 3 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Orioles could give Mike Elias second shot at a pitching project he didn't finish The Baltimore Orioles would do well to try and take a change on the recently designated for assignment J.P. France.

FEBRUARY 3 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Designated for assignment France was designated for assignment by the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact France missed most of the 2025 season while recovering from a torn right shoulder capsule. He returned to throw 4.0 innings out of the bullpen, but he'll now have to battle for a roster spot during spring training.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Walker hits 2 homers as Astros beat Angels 6-1 after getting knocked out of playoff contention

Christian Walker homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1, a couple of hours after getting eliminated from playoff contention

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled France from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Impact France allowed one run over five innings in his last start at Sugar Land. He had pitched in relief in his three appearances prior to that, and the Astros plan to deploy him as a multi-inning reliever.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros to make J.P. France decision ahead of pivotal Blue Jays series | Sporting News Houston is finally deciding on J.P. France's return to the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Poised for recall The Astros are expected to recall France from Triple-A Sugar Land during their series in Toronto that runs through Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact France's last appearance with Sugar Land was a start, but his three outings prior to that came out of the bullpen, and he's expected to fill a multi-inning relief role with Houston. The right-hander missed the first half of this season while recovering from shoulder surgery and holds a 6.38 ERA and 23:20 K:BB over 24 innings during his time with Sugar Land.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros activate J.P. France, option him to Triple-A Sugar Land | Sporting News The Houston Astros activated J.P. France off the 60-day IL and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land to provide depth

AUGUST 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Activated and optioned The Astros activated France (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact France has completed his rehab from shoulder surgery, but the Astros have elected to keep him at Sugar Land where he's been on a rehab assignment. The righty will provide rotation depth in the minors.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros enter matchup with the Orioles on losing streak

The Houston Astros enter the matchup against the Baltimore Orioles after losing four games in a row

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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