Framber Valdez agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros as the sides avoided arbitration. Valdez can become a free agent after the World Series.
In 176.1 innings last season, Valdez had a 2.91 ERA with 169 strikeouts against 55 walks. Valdez had a 15-7 record.
Valdez was an All-Star in 2022 and 2023.
Via ESPN