J.P. France Throws Live Batting Practice, Progressing Towards Rehab Appearance
J.P. France (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session this past Tuesday and is scheduled to make a rehab appearance in the Florida Coast League this upcoming week, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. France underwent surgery to repair a tear in his right shoulder capsule in July 2024 and has been on the 60-day injured list for the entirety of 2025. He struggled through 25 1/3 innings (five starts) before getting injured in 2024, pitching to a 7.46 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with 22 strikeouts. France was much better in 136 1/3 innings (23 starts) in 2023, going 11-6 with a 3.83 ERA and 101 strikeouts. Given how long he's been out, he'll likely need an extended ramp-up period before he returns. France is unlikely to factor for fantasy in 2025, but he could be a name to monitor heading into 2026, depending on how things shake out with the rest of Houston's rotation.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Houston Astros right-hander Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart

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