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 has recalled right-handed pitcher JP France from Triple-A, via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. In turn, the Astros demoted fellow right Logan VanWey.

France had been out since undergoing shoulder surgery in July of 2024. After fine tuning his arsenal at the Triple-A level, he is now ready to bolster Houston's playoff run. Astros manager Joe Espada thinks JP France can fill a versatile role for the Astros.

“He can give you length, he can give you one inning,” manager Joe Espada said. “He’s another piece in the bullpen that we’ll use him as we feel like

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