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

Framber Valdez ranks tenth on MLB Network's Top 10 Starting Pitchers Right Now list after finishing the 2024 season with a 2.91 ERA

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams exchanged proposed

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

The Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez have agreed to an $18MM salary to avoid arbitration, per a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The deal comes in just $200K over Valdez’s $17.8MM ...

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 disclose financial terms, but according to multiple media reports, Valdez will make $18 million in 2025.

The Houston Astros and their ace, Framber Valdez, avoided arbitration on Thursday ... by trading outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs. Tucker was due an estimated $15.8 million in ...

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 ...

In Fantasy Baseball, this translates to a player who's being underdrafted -- or more accurately, drafted in a way that doesn't account for his potential. Potential is a word we most often use to describe young players just entering into prominent roles.

The Houston Astros released their first roster for spring training next month in West Palm Beach, Fla., which starts next month.

The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball for nearly a decade. Their success in international free agency has had a lot to do with that.