The Astros recalled France from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a capsule tear in his right shoulder.
France underwent surgery Monday to repair a capsule tear in his right shoulder.
France will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that France (shoulder) experienced a slight setback while recently taking part in long-toss throwing, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. "At some point we'll get him stretched out and back out on the mound," Brown said. "It's been longer than expected."
France (shoulder) has yet to resume a throwing program at Triple-A Sugar Land, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
France was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday with a shoulder injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
The Astros are optioning France to Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of their trip to Mexico City on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
France came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to Atlanta, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four.
France was activated from the paternity leave list Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The Astros placed France on the paternity list Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.