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HOU Framber Valdez
Houston Astros
Pitcher
2025 Projected Value: $25
2025 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $-25
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year W L Sv Hold IP H BB SO ER ERA WHIP Rate
2025 proj 14 8 0 0 188.0 153 58 183 66 3.14 1.123 70.7
2025 1 2 0 0 28.0 27 11 26 14 4.50 1.357 15.2
2024 15 7 0 0 176.3 142 55 169 60 3.06 1.117 84.6
2023 12 11 0 0 198.0 165 57 200 76 3.45 1.121 72.3
2022 17 6 0 0 201.3 164 67 194 62 2.77 1.147 96.6
2021 11 6 0 0 134.7 110 58 125 47 3.14 1.248 57.1
2020 5 3 0 0 70.7 63 16 76 28 3.57 1.118 67.0
2019 4 7 0 0 70.7 74 44 68 46 5.86 1.670 -10.9
2018 4 1 0 0 37.0 22 24 34 9 2.19 1.243 22.5

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4/26/25 Royals face Astros in duel of struggling pitchers. Two veteran starters who have gotten off to sluggish starts this season are set to take the mound Saturday night when the Kansas City Royals host the Houston Astros for the second game in their weekend series. Houston left-hander Framber Valdez (1-2, 4.50 ERA) will seek his first victory since Opening Day, when he threw seven shutout innings in a 3-1 decision over the New York Mets. Kansas City right-hander Michael Wacha (0-3, 4.15) has yet to make it out of the sixth inning in his five starts.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/royals-fac...
4/17/25 The Pitching Lab Is Doing Something Cool Again. Recently, the international arms that the Astros signed with little to no fanfare have developed into productive pitchers at the Major League level, including Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier, José Urquidy, and Luis Garcia. This reputation within pitching development is why Hayden Wesneski caught my eye when the trade return for Kyle Tucker was announced. The Astros needed additional pitching depth, especially with the uncertainty surrounding Lance McCullers Jr. and Garcia.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/pitching-lab-doin...
4/15/25 Cardinals Add Astros' Framber Valdez To List Of Aces Victimized By Red-Hot Offense. Cardinals Add Astros' Framber Valdez To List Of Aces Victimized By Red-Hot Offense St. Louis' lineup is fearless this season Nate Hagerty | 2 Hours Ago Jun 27, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images / Jeff Curry-Imagn Images In this story: St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros The St. Louis Cardinals have quietly become one of Major League Baseball's hottest hitting teams despite their front office doing little to bolster the roster over the offseason. Although the 162-game season is far from its end, the Cardinals' lineup is a mong
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/st-louis-cardinal...
4/14/25 Cubs-Astros Blockbuster Trade Idea Ships Framber Valdez to Chicago. A new trade idea has the Chicago Cubs acquiring Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez following Justin Steele's season-ending injury.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-astros-block...
4/14/25 Astros' Framber Valdez looks to deliver strong start vs. Cards. With their rotation beset by injuries, the Houston Astros need left-hander Framber Valdez to be their stopper. Valdez (1-1, 2.50 ERA) threw six shutout innings in a no-decision Tuesday at Seattle in his previous start. On March 27 against the New York Mets, Valdez threw seven shutout innings, giving up only four hits.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/astros-fra...
4/14/25 Astros visit the Cardinals to start 3-game series. Houston Astros (7-8, fourth in the AL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (7-8, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (1-1, 2.50 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Cardinals: Sonny Gray (2-0, 4.50 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -121, Cardinals +101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Houston Astros on Monday to start a three-game series. St. Louis is 7-8 overall and 6-3 at home. Cardinals hitters are batting a collective .280, which ranks second in the NL. Houston has a 7-8 record overall and a 3-3 record in road games. The Astros have the eighth-ranked team ERA in the AL
Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/...
4/13/25 Houston Astros vs. St. Louis Cardinals odds, tips and betting trends. At Busch Stadium on Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals (6-8) begin a three-game series versus the Houston Astros (6-8), at 7:45 p.m. ET. The Cardinals are an underdog at home (+100) versus the Astros (-119). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Framber Valdez (1-1), and Sonny Gray (2-0) answering the bell for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals suffered a 4-1 loss to the Phillies Saturday.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/housto...
4/08/25 Astros Manage to Win in 12 over the Mariners, 2-1. Framber Valdez sparkles for six innings until Victor Caratini gets the winning RBI in the 12th
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/astros-manage-win...
4/08/25 Mariners face the Astros leading series 1-0. Houston Astros (4-6) vs. Seattle Mariners (4-7) Seattle; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (1-1, 3.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Mariners: Luis Castillo (1-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, nine strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -115, Mariners -104; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners take a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Houston Astros. Seattle is 4-7 overall and 4-4 in home games. The Mariners rank third in the AL with 13 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Houston went 88-73 overall and 42-38 on the road last season. The Astros slugged .418 as a team last season with 2.9 extra base hits per game. Tuesday's
Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/...
4/05/25 Cubs trade idea would bring $70 million 2-time All-Star ace to Chicago. The Chicago Cubs are 6-4 to start the season, but they could be looking for starting pitching near the deadline. The Houston Astros are 3-4 to start the season and did not reach an extension with Framber Valdez before the season. Newsweek's Drew VonScio tabbed the Cubs as a potential suitor for Valdez if the Astros struggle in the first half of the season.
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/chicago-cubs/n...
3/30/25 Why World Series champ wants Astros to find 'oil money' for Framber Valdez. The Houston Astros sent Framber Valdez to the mound on Opening Day against the New York Mets. Valdez spoiled Juan Soto's Mets debut on Opening Day as he helped Houston defeat New York by a score of 3-1. The Houston ace seems set for another great season in 2025.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/houston-astros/astros...
3/28/25 Lets overreact after the Houston Astros' first win of the season.

Framber Valdez stays the Ace, Cam Smith will be rookie of the year and Jeremy Peña will be a gold glove. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/overre...
3/28/25 Lets overreact after the Houston Astros first win of the season.

Framber Valdez stays the Ace, Cam Smith will be rookie of the year and Jeremy Peña will be a gold glove. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/overre...
3/27/25 ASTROS-METS OPENING DAY: Inning-by-inning live updates. The 2025 Houston Astros season is officially underway at Daikin Park. The Astros are starting the year with a home series against the New York Mets. Eighth-year pitcher Framber Valdez got the start for the Astros. The first batter he faced was Francisco Lindor.
Source: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/03/2...
3/22/25 Who Could Make Final Spots on Houston Astros' Opening Day Roster?. Spring training for the Houston Astros was different this year than it has been in the past. While the franchise has allowed star players to depart previously, the sheer number of impact pitchers and batters who are no longer on this team created a situation in camp where there were multiple position battles taking place. The Astros knew who the majority of them would be. The rotation was set with Framber Valdez up top, followed by Hunter Brown, Spencer Arrighetti, Ronel Blanco and Hayden Wesneski.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/who-could-make-...
3/19/25 Houston Astros Make Decision On Number Two Starting Pitcher in Rotation. Opening day is right around the corner, and the Houston Astros have begun making some important decisions. The Astros named Framber Valdez their opening day starter when they take on the New York Mets on March 27. The decision to throw Valdez game one did not come as a surprise.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-...
3/17/25 Valdez gets 4th straight Astros Opening Day start. Framber Valdez has been named the Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44277510/astro...
3/17/25 Valdez gets 4th straight Astros Opening Day start. Framber Valdez has been named the Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44277510/astro...
3/16/25 Valdez gets 4th straight Astros Opening Day start. Framber Valdez has been named the Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44277510/astro...
3/16/25 Astros name opening day starter. Left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez will get the start for the 'Stros as they play their first game in the newly re-named Daikin Park, formerly Minute Maid Park. In 2024, Valdez recorded 15 wins to 7 losses with an ERA of 2.91 across 28 games.
Source: http://rssfeeds.khou.com/~/914899913/0/khou/astros...