Framber Valdez, Astros Settle on $18M Contract

Report: Framber Valdez, Astros Settle on $18M Contract; Pitcher Will Be 2026 MLB FA
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
Eight Astros avoid arbitration; Framber Valdez lands reported $18M
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.
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Astros' Framber Valdez reach deals
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, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to a one-year contract for $18 million,
Astros hand Framber Valdez $18 million before contract season in surprise move
The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.
Astros ‘could change their mind’ about Framber Valdez trade after $210 million deal
Houston entered the offseason with its biggest roster question mark being whether Alex Bregman would return. He's still available in free agency, but it seems pretty clear that he won't be returning. Until he actually signs a deal elsewhere, there technically is a chance he could be back.
Astros' Framber Valdez: Earning $18 million in 2025
Valdez is entering his final year of arbitration and will earn nearly $6 million more than he did in 2024. He's emerged as one of the more reliable pitchers around the league in recent seasons, posting no worse than a 3.45 ERA in any season since 2021. Valdez has also completed at least 176 innings in each of the last three campaigns.
Astros make deals with Framber Valdez, 7 other players before arbitration
Eight Houston Astros players agreed to terms with the club, bypassing arbitration, the team announced on Thursday.
Astros, Framber Valdez Avoid Arbitration
The Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez have agreed to an $18MM salary to avoid arbitration, per a report from Chandler
Guerrero, Blue Jays Agree at $28.5M on Day of Arbitration Swap, Valdez, Astros at $18 Million
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 were to exchange p
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Framber Valdez avoids arbitration with Astros
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Could Corbin Burnes Deal Prompt Houston Astros To Trade Framber Valdez?
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 ...
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Astros avoid arbitration with Valdez, all 7 other eligible players
The Astros announced they had reached deals with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players Thursday, highlighted by All ...
Astros agree to salary figures with Framber Valdez and seven others before arbitration deadline
Of Houston's eight arbitration-eligible players, only Framber Valdez had not reached a deal as the deadline approaches.
Blue Jays sign All-Star RHP Jeff Hoffman to three-year deal
The Toronto Blue Jays signed All-Star right-hander Jeff Hoffman to a reported three-year, $33 million deal on Friday.