J.P. France

The Astros sent RHP J.P. France outright to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

France cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment last week. He will remain in a depth role in the Astros organization.

J.P. France has been designated for assignment by the Houston Astros. The move was made to make room for newly-acquired Kai-Wei Teng on the 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

France unexpectedly won 11 games and posted a 3.83 ERA in 23 starts with the Astros as a 28-year-old rookie in 2023. However, the last two seasons have not been kind to the righthander as he was limited to just seven outings with Houston due, primarily, to injuries. France has posted good numbers in the minors, recording a 3.96 ERA in 109 games (63 starts) while striking out 478 batters in 393.1 innings. Teams looking for pitching depth could take a flier on a repeat of France's 2023 performance.

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.