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J.P. France Reinstated, Optioned to Minors
The Houston Astros reinstated right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday. France last pitched in the majors on April 23, 2024, and underwent surgery to repair a capsule tear in his throwing shoulder in July 2024. The 30-year-old has combined for five rehab starts at three minor-league levels this season and recorded an 8.31 ERA with 15 hits allowed and 15:13 K:BB in 13 innings. With France at the end of his 30-day rehab window and struggling in the minors, the Astros elected to keep him in Triple-A to continue working back from surgery. France combined for 29 appearances (28 starts) with the Astros from 2023-24 and went 11-9 with a 4.40 ERA, a 1.41 WHIP, and 123 strikeouts against 59 walks over 161 2/3 innings.
Source: Houston Astros
Source: Houston Astros
