J. P. France
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Jul 13 2025France (shoulder) tossed a live batting practice session Wednesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: France has been facing live hitters for nearly a month, but the Astros haven't yet provided an update on when he might be ready to embark on what will likely be an extended minor-league rehab assignment. The right-hander has been out all season while recovering from last July's surgery to repair a torn shoulder capsule.
Jul 6 2025France (shoulder) most recently tossed a 26-pitch bullpen session June 27, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: France has been facing live hitters for nearly a month and had been scheduled to to do so on June 27, but poor weather prompted the Astros to alter those plans and have France throw a bullpen session instead. The Astros haven't indicated that France threw again in the week since that that 26-pitch side session, so the right-hander could be in the midst of a brief de-loading period as he works his way back from July 1, 2024 surgery to repair a torn right shoulder capsule. France is likely at least a couple weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, and he's not expected to be ready to return from the 60-day injured list until late in the 2025 season.
Jun 19 2025France (shoulder) will throw another live batting practice session Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: France has already thrown a pair of live batting practice sessions in June and will be in line for a third. He threw 20 pitches Friday, and could increase that number this time around.
Jun 18 2025France (shoulder) threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Friday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: France is returning from a capsule tear in his right shoulder and has thrown two live batting practice sessions in June. He is not expected to return until late in the 2025 season.
Jun 4 2025France (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears to be the first time France has faced hitters since he underwent surgery last July to repair a torn right shoulder capsule. He is not expected to be an option for the Astros until sometime after the All-Star break.
Mar 27 2025The Astros placed France on the 60-day injured list Thursday due to his recovery from right shoulder surgery, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a procedural move that frees up a spot on the 40-man roster. France is not expected back until after the All-Star break.
Jan 14 2025France (shoulder) will expand his flat-ground throwing program to 90 feet Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Working his way back from surgery in July to repair a torn right shoulder capsule, France was clocked at 72-74 mph while throwing from 75 feet, which is on target for where he's supposed to be at this stage of his rehab. The right-hander is not expected back until at least the second half of the 2025 season and might not be ready to be a real contributor for the Astros again until 2026.
Aug 20 2024The Astros recalled France from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a capsule tear in his right shoulder. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: France had been on the minor-league 60-day IL after having season-ending surgery on his shoulder in early July. This transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Ben Gamel, who was claimed off waivers.
Jul 2 2024France underwent surgery Monday to repair a capsule tear in his right shoulder. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It had been reported previously that France was set to undergo season-ending surgery, and the specifics of the procedure have now been revealed. France is on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Sugar Land but could be a candidate for the major-league 60-day IL should the Astros need to free up a spot on the 40-man roster.
Jun 26 2024France will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Shoulder problems have kept France on the injured list at Triple-A Sugar Land since early May, and he suffered a setback in his recovery Sunday. Rather than pausing and restarting his throwing program, the 29-year-old right-hander will instead go under the knife to address the issue, putting an early end to his season. He'll finish with a 7.46 ERA and 1.70 WHIP through 25.1 innings over five major-league starts, and a timeline for his return will likely come following his procedure.
May 7 2024France was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday with a shoulder injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was demoted to Triple-A on April 25 and surrendered three runs over 3.2 innings during his lone start prior to the injury. France is without an official timeline for return but could be out "a while," per Rome. The injury won't immediately affect the Astros' rotation but is a big hit to their depth.
Apr 25 2024The Astros are optioning France to Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of their trip to Mexico City on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: France is being optioned to clear a spot for Framber Valdez, who will start Sunday. In France's last outing Tuesday, he took the loss while allowing five runs on five hits and four walks over five innings against the Cubs. The 29-year-old has now given up multiple home runs in consecutive starts. The move prompts questions about how the Astros rotation lines up going forward.
Apr 23 2024France (0-3) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on five hits and four walks over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: France endured a nightmare first inning, yielding a two-run home run to Cody Bellinger and a three-run homer to Mike Tauchman. However, he settled in following the frame, allowing just one hit in his closing four innings while keeping Chicago off the scoreboard. France has now given up multiple home runs in back-to-back starts. Despite his struggles, France will likely make another go-around in the rotation due to the Astros lacking healthy arms, and he's projected for a start against Cleveland.