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 |
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 |
Date | News |
1/15/25 | Two Astros stars ranked among top at their positions by MLB Network. Framber Valdez and Yainer Diaz are expected to have a big year. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/astros... |
1/12/25 | Houston Astros Have Intriguing Pitching Prospects with Breakout Potential. The Houston Astros, as expected, reached a one-year deal with their left-handed ace, Framber Valdez, to avoid arbitration. Valdez can be a free agent. While the Astros will certainly approach him and his agent about an extension or new contract, he's likely to at least test the market before making his decision. Homegrown pitching has sometimes been a trouble spot for the Astros, which is why the minor-league breakout selections made by Baseball America is encouraging. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-... |
1/10/25 | 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. The Astros did not disclose financial terms, but according to multiple media reports, Valdez will make $18 million in 2025. The other seven Houston players who avoided arbitration were right-hander Bryan Abreu and Luis Garcia, infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon, outfielder Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers, infielder Isaac Paredes and shortstop Jeremy Pena. Thursday was the deadline for unsigned arbitration-eligible players and teams to exchange figures. Valdez, 31, is a two-time All-Star who has taken over in recent years as Source: https://wsau.com/2025/01/10/eight-astros-avoid-arb... |
1/09/25 | Vlad-Jays, Valdez-Astros agree, avoid arbitration. Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to an $18 million, one-year contract. Guerrero and Valdez can become free agents after the World Series. Guerrero, son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, won a $19.9 million salary last year in a record high for an arbitration decision when a panel picked his figure rather than the Blue Jays' $18.05 million offer. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43351497/blue-... |
10/02/24 | Astros ace Framber Valdez's honest admission on latest playoff dud vs. Tigers. As the Houston Astros began their playoff journey in the Wild Card round against the Detroit Tigers, Framber Valdez was the first one on the mound. The left-hander lasted just 4.1 innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs as Houston fell 3-1. After the loss, Valdez admitted that his performance wasn't up to his expectations, via Jason Bristol of KHOU 11 News Houston. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/astros-news-framber-valde... |