Astros Face Major Setback with Third Starting Pitcher Out for Season

J.P. France joins Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy on the injured list, compounding Houston's rotation woes.

J.P. France will undergo shoulder surgery, ending his 2024 season.
France is the third Astros starting pitcher to require season-ending surgery recently.
The Astros have lost key pitchers including Luis Garcia and Lance McCullers to injuries.
Despite setbacks, the Astros have shown resilience, improving their record to .500.
Houston's remaining rotation includes Hunter Brown, Ronel Blanco, and Framber Valdez.