The San Diego Padres added pitching depth two days before the trade deadline, reportedly signing longtime Houston Astros pitcher J.P. France to a minor league contract.France, 31, allowed six runs in three appearances out of the Astros' bullpen this season before he was released from his minor league contract Thursday.The right-hander was 1-3 with a 3.72 ERA in 29 games (one start) with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, the Astros' Triple-A affiliate.This story will be updated (refresh the page for the fully updated article).Sign up for our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow