The blows keep coming for the Houston Astros as another one of their starting pitchers will be out for the rest of the year.
The timing for this couldn't have been better ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. General manager Dana Brown was adamant this team would turn things around and not become sellers, and at this moment, it looks like he won't have to make a tough decision.Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy are on the long-term injured list with season-ending injuries. Justin Verlander and Jake Bloss are on the short-term IL working their way back to the mound. Luis Garcia and Lance McCullers Jr.
Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, and Spencer Arrighetti have been the three consistent options in their rotation, backed by an offensive unit that has found their rhythm and are starting to bludgeon opposing staffs like normal.Klutch Sports Group agentFrance suffered a "setback" when trying to work his way back. He's been sidelined since May 7 when the Astros' Triple-A affiliate placed him on their injured list.
Right now, this isn't a major loss for Houston as they optioned him to the minors in late-April after he got off to a poor start this year. However, with all the injury issues that have been present for this team throughout the season, there was a good chance he might have been able to work his way back into the mix if he performed well in Triple-A.
Unfortunately, France won't have that opportunity as his shoulder injury progressed to the point where he needs to get surgery and miss the rest of 2024.Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports.
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