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J.P. France Begins Rehab Assignment
Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France (shoulder) made his first rehab appearance on Monday in the Florida Complex League. He worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, a hit-by-pitch, and a walk while also picking up two strikeouts. France has been out all year after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right shoulder capsule last June. The 30-year-old righty will continue to ramp up as his rehab progresses and is working towards a return later this season. Since he missed over a full year, he'll need an extended rehab, so he's not quite ready to return yet, but he's on his way. He is one of several Astros trying to work their way back to the rotation and joins Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), Luis Garcia (elbow), and Cristian Javier (elbow), who are all on rehab assignments as well.
Source: Michael Schwab
Source: Michael Schwab
