J.P. FRANCE NEWS

San Francisco Giants and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The San Francisco Giants face the Houston Astros with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros start 3-game series against the Giants

The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the San Francisco Giants on Monday

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros and Mets meet in series rubber match

The Houston Astros and New York Mets play on Saturday with the three-game series tied 1-1

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros meet the Mets with 1-0 series lead

The Houston Astros take a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the New York Mets

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes on 60-day injured list The Astros placed France on the 60-day injured list Thursday due to his recovery from right shoulder surgery, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

J.P. France's wife Jessica gets emotional about former Astros pitcher's 'road to recovery' following shoulder surgery J.P. France, a Houston Astros starting pitcher, is working to get back onto the field in 2025.

JANUARY 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Expands throwing to 90 feet France (shoulder) will expand his flat-ground throwing program to 90 feet Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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 and might not be ready to be a real contributor for the Astros again until 2026.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled, placed on 60-day IL The 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' France (right shoulder surgery) out for the season Astros right-handed pitcher J.P. France underwent surgery to repair a torn right shoulder capsule on Monday and will miss the remainder of t...

JULY 2, 2024 • MLB.COM

Has surgery for capsule tear France underwent surgery Monday to repair a capsule tear in his right shoulder.

Impact It had been reported previously that France was set to undergo season-ending surgery and now the specifics of the procedure have 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.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season France will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros, expecting Framber Valdez back, option JP France to Triple-A The struggling Houston Astros optioned right-handed starter JP France to Triple-A Sugar Land Friday, clearing the way for the team to activa...

APRIL 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Armed with new pitch, France ready to prove himself in rotation WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Shortly after he finished throwing 25 pitches to hitters for the first time this spring on the back fields at CACTI...

MARCH 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Under consideration for Game 4 France and Jose Urquidy are being considered to start for the Astros in Game 4 of the ALDS versus the Twins on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Dusty Baker seemingly ruled Hunter Brown out when he used the righty in relief in Game 2. France really struggled in the final two months of the regular season in collecting a 5.84 ERA, but he posted a 2.85 mark prior to that. Urquidy pitched to a 5.29 ERA this season while missing time with a shoulder issue, although he pitch well in a spot start in his final appearance of the regular season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available out of bullpen France (personal) is back with the Astros and is available out of the bullpen, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact France was scratched from his scheduled start against Arizona on Friday due to a family emergency. While his absence lasted just one day, he won't get another chance to start.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' J.P. France misses start due to family emergency Houston Astros right-hander J.P.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Astros' J.P. France misses start due to family emergency Houston Astros right-hander J.P.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scratched due to family emergency France was scratched from his start Friday versus the Diamondbacks due to a family emergency.

Impact There are no other details at this time. Jose Urquidy will get the start instead as the Astros open their final series of the regular season. Entering play on Friday, they sit two games back of the Rangers for first place in the AL West and one game up on the Mariners for the third AL wild-card spot.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from start Friday France was scratched from his start Friday against the Diamondbacks for undisclosed reasons, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Given their position in the American League West and wild-card standings, Friday's game is pretty close to a must-win game for the Astros, so France must be dealing with some kind of physical issue. Look for an update on France's status to arrive later Friday. Jose Urquidy will pick up his first start since Aug. 23 in place of France.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday France (11-6) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings to take the loss Saturday against the Royals.

Impact France didn't receive any run support while he was in the game, and the Astros' comeback effort fell short in the late innings. With 26 runs allowed (25 earned) over his last 28.1 innings, it appears France has worn down late in the season. He's still at a respectable 3.83 ERA despite a 1.36 WHIP and 101:47 K:BB through 136.1 innings this year. His last start of the regular season is lined up to be a road outing in Arizona, but it's tough to envision him being part of a potential postseason rotation if the Astros are playing in October.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up by Royals France escaped with a no-decision Saturday in the Astros' 10-8 loss to the Royals, coughing up five runs on five hits and four walks over 4.1 innings. He failed to strike out a bat...

Impact Kansas City jumped out to a 3-0 first-inning lead in the wild affair, but France was able to avoid taking his sixth loss of the season when Houston tied things up at 6-6 in the top of the seventh. The right-hander has given up at least five runs in three of his last five starts, posting a brutal 8.87 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 16:15 K:BB through 23.1 innings over that stretch, and with the Astros in a dogfight for the AL West title -- they're a half-game up on the Rangers and 1.5 games ahead of the Mariners after Saturday's action -- France could lose his rotation spot over the final weeks of the season, with Jose Urquidy the most likely replacement.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks five in win France (11-5) yielded one run on four hits and five walks over six innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Padres.

Impact Despite his lackluster final line, France threw five shutout frames before Matt Carpenter's solo shot in the sixth inning. France has allowed nine homers in his last five appearances, posting a brutal 7.20 ERA during that span. However, he's given up two or fewer runs in eight of his last 10 outings with a 7-2 record across that stretch. France now owns a 3.61 ERA and a 96:42 K:BB through 127 innings. His next start is projected to be in Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Astros-Padres probables this weekend at Minute... - The Athletic Astros-Padres probables this weekend at Minute Maid Park: Friday: Hunter Brown vs. Blake Snell Saturday: Cristian Javier vs. Seth Lugo Sunda...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Surrenders five in no-decision France did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over five innings in a 13-6 victory over the Rangers. He struck out five.

Impact France struggled early Monday, allowing two runs in the opening frame in an eventual no-decision. After posting a 2.75 ERA through his first 18 starts, France has now surrendered 17 runs in his last three outings (13 innings) as his ERA has jumped to 3.72 with a 1.31 WHIP and 91:37 K:BB across 121 innings this season. The 28-year-old rookie will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for this weekend against the Padres.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kodai Senga, Eury Pérez highlight Pitching Ninja's filthiest rookies

This season has been a banner one for rookie pitchers across MLB. Check out the best pitches from this group of young hurlers.

AUGUST 30, 2023