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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Astros get JP France boost amid AL West race

With their 78-66 record, the Houston Astros hold a two-game lead over the field in the AL West. As the enter the home stretch of the regular season, the Astros will now receive a crucial boost to their pitching corps.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 9

J.P. France Expected To Re-Join Houston Astros as Member of Bullpen

The Houston Astros sit two games up in the division entering the second week of September, though it's still anybody's division. The Seattle Mariners are just two games back and the Texas Rangers are right behind them at 3.5 games back.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Astros announce update on injured pitcher

The veteran pitcher has missed the entire season.

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Houston Astros News / Sporting News / August 20

Astros pitcher returns to big leagues after shoulder surgery

The Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France has made his long-awaited return to the big leagues after getting shoulder surgery last year.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 10

Luis Garcia, J.P. France Take Latest Steps in Return to Astros Rotation

Spencer Arrighetti is back in the Majors with the Houston Astros. Cristian Javier is nearing a return. Luis Garcia and J.P. France may be right behind them.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Astros Get Excellent Pitching Update Ahead of Trade Deadline

As the Houston Astros inch closer to an eighth division title in nine years, they’re already starting to prepare for reinforcements. The Astros announced that third-year starting pitcher J.P.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Astros' J.P. France targeting a July return from shoulder surgery

Astros righty J.P. France underwent surgery to repair a capsule tear in his shoulder last July. There wasn’t much initial specificity about the timeline beyond the fact that it would end his 2024.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 14

Houston Astros Get Positive Injury Update on Right-Handed Starter

Entering the 2024 campaign, the hope was for J.P. France to do what he did the season prior for the Houston Astros. France was coming off a 3.83 ERA showing, an impressive debut year for the right-hander.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 23

Proposed Houston Astros Trade Swaps Southpaw For Underrated Slugger

The Houston Astros have an excess of pitching and a lack of offensive depth, so they could use a trade to knock out two birds with one stone. Having too

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 28

J.P. France, the 32nd-most positively impactful Astro of 2024

You may not remember it, but J.P. France started the 2024 season as a member of Houston’s rotation. There were 55 players that appeared in at least one regular season game for the Astros, and we’re using metrics to rank the top 40.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26, 2024

Astros starting pitcher to undergo season-ending surgery

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24, 2024

Astros right-hander sees injury trouble continue with setback

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7, 2024

Astros starter facing notable absence due to shoulder injury

Astros right-hander J.P. France is dealing with a shoulder injury and will be out “a while.”

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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7, 2024

Astros dealt another injury concern amid frustrating 2024 season

The Houston Astros have gotten off to a disappointing start during the 2024 season. They are 12-22 and just a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels for last place in the American League West.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 29, 2024

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 26, 2024

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 activate left-hander Framber Valdez from the 15-day injured list.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25, 2024

Astros set to activate key starting pitcher on Sunday

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31, 2023

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2023

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