J.P. France

The Astros are recalling J.P. France from Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact

France had been working out of the bullpen at Triple-A and provides the Astros another multi-inning relief option.

The Astros have activated right-hander J.P. France from the injured list and have optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

France has missed the entire 2025 season due to a shoulder injury, and will head to Triple-A in hopes of figuring into the Astros' pitching plans down the stretch. The 30-year-old owns a 4.40 ERA across 29 outings (28 starts) at the big-league level.

J.P. France is scheduled to report to Triple-A Sugar Land this week.

Fantasy Impact

France threw two innings in his latest rehab start last week. He could be nearing his return to a banged up Astros rotation.

J.P. France worked two innings in his latest rehab start on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

France allowed three runs with three strikeouts and one walk. He figures to require several more rehab starts before he is activated.

J.P. France will make a rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christ on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

France made a rehab start in the Florida Complex League, throwing 35 pitches without giving up an earned run and striking out two. He's expected to be reinstated in August.