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

The Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez have agreed to an $18MM salary to avoid arbitration, per a report from Chandler ...

The Houston Astros reached 2025 salary agreements with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players, a group including ace Framber Valdez, prior to Thursday’s deadline. Houston also agreed to terms ...

Starting pitcher Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration on Thursday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Valdez is in his final year of ...

It took him seven years, but Framber Valdez is finally getting the recognition he deserves. For the first time in his career, ...

Framber Valdez ranks tenth on MLB Network's Top 10 Starting Pitchers Right Now list after finishing the 2024 season with a ...

Could they end up making another deal? There were some rumblings that Framber Valdez could be available, but that seemed to get shut down after the Tucker deal. While this is the case ...

13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Houston.

In the annual rollout of MLB Network's "Top Player Right Now," lists, both Framber Valdez and Yainer Diaz rank in the Top 10.

One way they could do that is by trading Framber Valdez. While the Astros have indicated they want to hold onto their ace in 2025 despite him hitting free agency after the season, things are ...

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to a one-year contract for $18 million, sources told ESPN. Guerrero and Valdez can become free agents after the World Series. Tarik Skubal ...