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.
Overview
- 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.