The Houston Astros made one of the more shocking moves of the offseason so far. Houston has had a weird offseason so far. The ...

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

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) Houston Astros’ Kyle Tucker watches his solo home run during the ... (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) ...

Of Houston's eight arbitration-eligible players, only Framber Valdez had not reached a deal as the deadline approaches.

The Houston Astros have successfully avoided arbitration with starting pitcher Framber Valdez ... the idea of moving either outfielder Kyle Tucker or Valdez. The Astros ultimately traded Tucker ...

While there are those out there who doubt the Astros can compete for a World Series title in 2025 because they traded away Kyle Tucker ... do that is by trading Framber Valdez.

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 ...

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to a one ... most notably star right fielder Kyle Tucker, who was acquired via trade by the Chicago Cubs heading into his final season before ...