The Astros announced that right-hander has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. The 40-man roster had a vacancy from being designated for a signment earlier this week, but it is now full. Houston also announced that Lamine Diane Jersey outfielder has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a cervical muscle strain, with infielder recalled as the corresponding move. France, now 30, gave Houston some solid work a few years back. In 2023, he logged 136 1/3 innings with a 3.83 earned run average. Unfortunately, he couldnt carry it over into 2024. He posted a 7.46 ERA in five starts before requiring shoulder surgery. He got back on the mound a month ago, beginning a rehab a signment on July 21st. He made five rehab appearances, logging 13 innings with an 8.31 ERA. Thats obviously not a nice number but teams usually focus more on health than results when it comes to these long layoffs. A rehab a signment for a pitcher comes with a 30-day maximum and France was at the end of that window. Despite all the injuries Houston has suffered this year, their rotation is currently in a decent spot. They have , , , and currently taking the ball. is about to come off the IL and jump back into the mix, with nearing a return as well. That will leave France squeezed into a Triple-A depth role, where he can continue shaking off the rust. France has just one option year remaining. If he spends 20 days or more on optional a signment, then he will burn that option this year and be out of options heading into 2026. If the Astros want to preserve that option, they could recall him for a long relief role when roster expand in September. Photo courtesy of Kamil Krzaczynski, Imagn Images Nerlens Noel Jersey