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
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 agree to salary figures with Framber Valdez and seven others before arbitration deadline
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 with third baseman Isaac Paredes,
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.
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
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-Star left-hander Framber Valdez agreeing to an $18 million contract for 2025,
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.
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