NEWS
4:49 PM - J.P. France (HOU) 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.
3:50 PM - J.P. France (HOU) underwent surgery Monday to repair a capsule tear in his right shoulder.
5:21 PM - J.P. France (HOU) will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
12:17 PM - J.P. France (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that France (shoulder) experienced a slight setback while recently taking part in long-toss throwing, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. "At some point we'll get him stretched out and back out on the mound," Brown said. "It's been longer than expected."
6:04 PM - J.P. France (HOU) (shoulder) has yet to resume a throwing program at Triple-A Sugar Land, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
1:14 PM - J.P. France (HOU) 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.
6:30 PM - J.P. France (HOU) Astros are optioning France to Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of their trip to Mexico City on Saturday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.
9:45 AM - J.P. France (HOU) came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to Atlanta, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.
4:19 PM - J.P. France (HOU) was activated from the paternity leave list Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:20 PM - J.P. France (HOU) Astros placed France on the paternity list Tuesday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.
9:27 PM - J.P. France (HOU) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Yankees, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing three runs on six hits and one walk. He struck out five.
11:11 AM - J.P. France (HOU) (shoulder) struck out four and allowed one run on four hits and one walk over 2.1 innings Saturday in the Astros' 6-1 loss to the Mets in Grapefruit League play.
5:09 PM - J.P. France (HOU) manager Joe Espada said France (shoulder) will start his first Grapefruit League game Saturday against the Mets, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:34 AM - J.P. France (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that France (shoulder) could make his Grapefruit League debut this weekend, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:17 AM - J.P. France (HOU) (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Wednesday and is on track to begin the season in the Astros' rotation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
8:58 AM - J.P. France (HOU) (shoulder) threw off a mound Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:43 AM - J.P. France (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said Wednesday that France is dealing with shoulder inflammation, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:55 PM - J.P. France (HOU) 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.
6:38 PM - J.P. France (HOU) (personal) is back with the Astros and is available out of the bullpen, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
6:08 PM - J.P. France (HOU) was scratched from his start Friday versus the Diamondbacks due to a family emergency.
5:35 PM - J.P. France (HOU) was scratched from his start Friday against the Diamondbacks for undisclosed reasons, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
7:44 AM - J.P. France (HOU) 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 batter.
9:27 AM - J.P. France (HOU) did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over five innings in Houston's 13-6 victory over the Rangers. He struck out five.
6:39 PM - J.P. France (HOU) (9-5) took the loss Thursday, allowing 10 runs on 11 hits and two walks over 2.1 innings against Boston. He struck out three.
5:16 PM - J.P. France (HOU) is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Angels in Houston, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
12:51 PM - J.P. France (HOU) (8-3) was the pitcher of record in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Yankees after giving up one unearned run on three hits and three walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings out of the bullpen.
6:15 PM - J.P. France (HOU) manager Dusty Baker said Friday that France is only being moved to the bullpen temporarily, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
3:57 AM - J.P. France (HOU) did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing four runs on nine hits over 4.1 innings against the Angels. He struck out two and did not walk a batter.
7:26 PM - J.P. France (HOU) (4-3) earned the win Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk over six innings against the Rockies. He struck out four.
5:44 AM - J.P. France (HOU) (2-3) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings against the Dodgers. He struck out four.
11:15 AM - J.P. France (HOU) (2-2) allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out three across 6.2 innings to take the loss against the Reds on Friday.
3:38 PM - J.P. France (HOU) tossed seven innings against the Angels on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out three. He did not factor into the decision.
8:00 AM - J.P. France (HOU) (1-1) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out eight over 5.2 innings in a loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.
9:24 AM - J.P. France (HOU) (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and a walk over 6.2 innings Friday, striking out three and earning a win over the White Sox.
11:45 AM - J.P. France (HOU) is scheduled to make his second start with the Astros on Friday against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.
10:25 AM - J.P. France (HOU) will make his major-league debut Saturday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:14 AM - J.P. France (HOU) was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:27 AM - J.P. France (HOU) Astros optioned France to their minor-league camp Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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