The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez ...

Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also was among 148 players reaching deals, getting an $18 million, one-year contract. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker asked for the highest amount among 17 ...

Valdez and the Astros agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Valdez is entering his final year of arbitration eligibility and ...

The Astros ultimately traded Tucker to the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster deal ... better with the signing of their best pitcher. Framber Valdez earned All-Star status in both 2022 and 2023.

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to a one ... who was acquired via trade by the Chicago Cubs heading into his final season before free agency. Tucker filed for $17.5 million ...

Valdez went 15-7 with a 2.91 ERA across 28 starts in 2024, fanning 169 and walking 55 in 176 1/3 innings. In seven major league seasons, all with Houston, he is 68-41 with a 3.30 ERA in 157 games ...

The Houston Astros came to terms on one-year contracts for all eight of their arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, including star left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez. The Astros did not ...