The Houston Astros’ pitching depth faces another setback as right-hander J.P. France is set to miss the rest of the season.
The club announced on Tuesday that France underwent surgery on Monday to repair a torn right shoulder capsule.
France has been grappling with shoulder issues since the offseason, leading to inflammation that caused him to report to the Astros’ spring camp about 10 days late. Despite starting the season in Houston’s rotation, France struggled with a 7.46 ERA over his first five starts, resulting in his optioning to Triple-A Sugar Land.
The 29-year-old’s absence is a significant blow to the Astros’ pitching staff, which has already faced numerous challenges this season. France’s recovery and rehabilitation will be closely monitored as the team navigates the remainder of the season without him.
