J.P. FRANCE #68 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
1-0  W-L  •
1.00  WHIP  •
2.25  ERA 
#68 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
1-0 W-L
1.00 WHIP
2.25 ERA
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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.
20 HOURS AGO • 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
Astros pitcher returns to big leagues after shoulder surgery | Sporting News The Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France has made his long-awaited return to the big leagues after getting shoulder surgery last year...
AUGUST 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros enter matchup with the Tigers on losing streak

The Houston Astros aim to break their three-game skid with a victory against the Detroit Tigers
AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series

The Detroit Tigers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Houston Astros
AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press
Covers four innings in rehab start France (shoulder) struck out seven and allowed three earned runs on four hits and four walks across four innings in his rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Sugar Land.
Impact The right-hander has now made five rehab starts across stops with three different affiliates and has been gradually increasing his workload. He built up to 77 pitches Thursday and probably needs just one more rehab outing to get himself stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload, but France likely hasn't performed well enough to garner serious consideration for a spot in Houston's rotation once he's activated from the 60-day injured list. After undergoing shoulder surgery last July, France has struggled to regain his control thus far during his rehab assignment, as he's posted a 15:13 K:BB while hitting two batters and uncorking a wild pitch over 13 innings. France has a minor-league option remaining, so the Astros could have him remain with Sugar Land once his 30-day rehab window comes to a close.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Covers four innings in rehab start France (shoulder) struck out seven and allowed three earned runs on four hits and four walks across four innings in his rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Sugar Land.
Impact The right-hander has now made five rehab starts across stops with three different affiliates and has been gradually increasing his workload. He built up to 77 pitches Thursday and probably needs just one more rehab outing to get himself stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload, but France likely hasn't performed well enough to garner serious consideration for a spot in Houston's rotation once he's activated from the 60-day injured list. After undergoing shoulder surgery last July, France has struggled to regain his control thus far during his rehab assignment, as he's posted a 15:13 K:BB while hitting two batters and uncorking a wild pitch over 13 innings. France has a minor-league option remaining, so the Astros could have him remain with Sugar Land once his 30-day rehab window comes to a close.
AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers start 3-game series against the Astros

The Detroit Tigers host the Houston Astros to begin a three-game series
AUGUST 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros and Orioles meet to decide series winner

The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series
AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles take win streak into game against the Astros

The Baltimore Orioles look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Houston Astros
AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Orioles visit the Astros to open 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Baltimore Orioles to begin a three-game series
AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros and Red Sox meet in series rubber match

The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series
AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros look to keep home win streak alive, host the Red Sox

The Houston Astros host the Boston Red Sox looking to extend a three-game home winning streak
AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros host the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Monday
AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press
Reaches fourth inning in rehab start France (shoulder) struck out three batters and surrendered two earned runs on two hits and three walks over 3.2 innings in his rehab start Friday for Triple-A Sugar Land.
Impact For the first time over his four rehab starts, France reached the fourth inning while building up to 63 pitches. While working his way back from last summer's surgery to address a right shoulder capsule tear, France has struggled to regain control of his offerings. He's recorded more walks (nine) than strikeouts (eight) over the first nine innings of his rehab assignment and has also hit two batters. France will likely need just one or two more rehab outings to get stretched out enough to handle a typical starter's workload, but given the poor form he's displayed on the farm thus far, the Astros may not be eager to open up a spot for him in the big-league rotation once he's activated from the injured list.
AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees and Astros meet in series rubber match

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series
AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston Astros and New York Yankees play in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros meet the New York Yankees with a 1-0 series lead
AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees host the Astros to start 3-game series

The New York Yankees start a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Friday
AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros try to sweep series against the Marlins

The Houston Astros will aim to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Miami Marlins
AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press
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