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HOU Framber Valdez
Houston Astros
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $28
2024 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $-28
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year W L Sv Hold IP H BB SO ER ERA WHIP Rate
2024 proj 13 9 0 0 197.0 159 62 199 74 3.38 1.122 65.6
2024 1 1 0 0 22.7 25 7 19 10 3.97 1.412 17.2
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
2021 11 6 0 0 134.7 110 58 125 47 3.14 1.248 57.1
2020 5 3 0 0 70.7 63 16 76 28 3.57 1.118 67.0
2019 4 7 0 0 70.7 74 44 68 46 5.86 1.670 -10.9
2018 4 1 0 0 37.0 22 24 34 9 2.19 1.243 22.5

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Date News
5/03/24 Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners odds, tips and betting trends. The Seattle Mariners (17-14) will visit the Houston Astros (11-20), Saturday at 7:15 PM ET, in a matchup of AL West rivals. The Mariners are an underdog (+121 moneyline odds) when they take on the Astros (-143). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Framber Valdez (1-0), and Logan Gilbert (2-0) getting the nod for the Seattle Mariners. The Astros won their most recent contest versus the Guardians by an 8-2 score Saturday, with Tayler Scott picking up the win pitching throwing 1 1/3 innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/housto...
4/29/24 After slow start, Astros on upswing heading into Guardians series. Time will tell if the Astros have dug themselves a hole too deep for them to escape, but following a successful weekend in Mexico City, Houston has generated a measure of hope. The Astros completed a two-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with an 8-2 victory on Sunday behind left-hander Framber Valdez, who returned from a stint on the 15-day injured list by allowing two runs on five hits with six strikeouts over five solid innings. Houston will enter the final game of the first full month of the season 10 games below .500 and in last place in the American League West.
Source: https://deadspin.com/after-slow-start-astros-on-up...
4/28/24 Two Start Cookie Shop: April 29-May 5.

This week’s teams to keep your eye on are the Astros and Dodgers. Framber Valdez is off the IL, and to make room for him it was J.P. France who got optioned down to AAA. That means Spencer Arrighetti retains his place on the roster and in the rotation. Please, blog, may I have some more?


Source: https://razzball.com/two-start-cookie-shop-april-2...
4/28/24 Can Houston Astros Ace End Up With Yankees?. Can Houston Astros Ace End Up With Yankees? The Houston Astros top pitcher is viewed as a real option for the New York Yankees. Author: Jon Conahan Apr 28, 2024 In this story: Houston Astros New York Yankees Framber Valdez MLB The brutal 8-19 start from the Houston Astros could lead to massive changes by the front office. Frankly, it's been as bad of a season as possible for the Astros and unless things change quickly, those changes might be a necessity. Given the team isn't even 30 games into their season, it's also fair to not press the panic button yet. After running baseball for much of the past decade, the safe thing to say is that Houston will figure it out. Factor in all of the injuries
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/can-houston-ast...
4/27/24 Astros try to sweep 2-game series against the Rockies. Houston Astros (8-19, fifth in the AL West) vs. Colorado Rockies (7-20, fifth in the NL West) Mexico City; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Framber Valdez (0-0, 2.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Rockies: Austin Gomber (0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Astros -213, Rockies +177; over/under is 16 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies play on Sunday for the second game of a two-game series. The Astros won the first, 12-4. Colorado has a 5-9 record in home games and a 7-20 record overall. Rockies hitters are batting a collective .244, which ranks eighth in the NL. Houston has a 4-10 record in road games and an 8-19 record
Source: https://www.reformer.com/ap/sports/astros-try-to-s...
4/25/24 Astros will return ace pitcher Framber Valdez this weekend in Mexico.

Much-needed pitching support is on the way as Houston readies for Mexico. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/housto...
4/24/24 Houston Astros Reportedly Could Get Their Ace Back This Weekend. Houston Astros Reportedly Could Get Their Ace Back This Weekend It seems like the Houston Astros will get some much-needed rotation help back this weekend according to their manager. Author: Brad Wakai Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Houston Astros MLB Framber Valdez It's been a nightmarish start to the season for the Houston Astros . They sit 10 games under .500 entering Wednesday following their 7-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. It's the first time they have been this far away from a winning record since 2016 when they were 18-28. Much of their issues comes from their pitching staff as they are second to last in the MLB with a 5.16 ERA. Injuries have not helped them at all, but it's
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-...
4/16/24 Injured Houston Astros Pitchers Play Catch Before Atlanta Braves Game. Injured Houston Astros Pitchers Play Catch Before Atlanta Braves Game The Houston Astros have a large group of starters on the injured list and it seems like all of them threw catch on Monday before the Atlanta Braves game. Author: Matthew Postins Apr 16, 2024 In this story: Houston Astros Framber Valdez MLB Name an injured Houston Astros pitcher and they were probably playing catch before Monday's game with the Atlanta Braves . The Athletic reported that Luis Garcia, Lance McCullers Jr., Penn Murfee and José Urquidy all played catch on Monday. A fifth, Framber Valdez, joined in, even though he wasn't scheduled to play catch until Tuesday. Valdez is the pitcher that is the closest to returning.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/injured-houston...
4/14/24 Injured Houston Astros Star Faces Milestone For Return. Injured Houston Astros Star Faces Milestone For Return Framber Valdez could be the next Houston Astros starter to return from injury, but a key date in his recovery awaits. Author: Matthew Postins Apr 14, 2024 In this story: Houston Astros Framber Valdez MLB News Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez hopes to play catch on Tuesday in an effort to return from his sore left elbow, per The Athletic . That catch session could be an important milestone if Valdez hopes to return when he's eligible on April 21. He told reporters on Sunday that he didn't have an MRI when he was examined by doctors on Tuesday when he return to Kansas City. The Astros pulled him from last Monday's start against the
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/injured-houston...
4/10/24 Framber Valdez injury update: Astros ace hits IL with left elbow inflammation, top pitching prospect coming up. Valdez first reported feeling sore on Sunday and was scratched from Monday's start
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/framber-valdez-...
4/09/24 Framber Valdez injury update: Astros ace hits IL with left elbow inflammation as pitcher injuries pile up. Valdez first reported feeling sore on Sunday and was scratched from Monday's start
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/framber-valdez-...
4/08/24 Astros scratch Framber Valdez with elbow soreness amid rash of pitcher injuries. The Houston Astros have scratched All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez from a scheduled start due to elbow soreness, making him the latest star pitcher to deal with such an injury this year.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/astros-scrat...
4/03/24 What Astros manager said to Framber Valdez before dominant outing.

Houston's ace bounced back Tuesday after a poor Opening Day start against the Yankees. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/frambe...
3/28/24 Astros vs. Yankees Probable Starting Pitching. The Houston Astros take on the New York Yankees to begin the MLB campaign on Thursday. First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET, at Minute Maid Park. The Astros will call on Framber Valdez against the Yankees and Nestor Cortes Jr.. Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Astros vs. Yankees Pitcher Matchup Info Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024 Time: 4:10 PM ET TV: YES Location: Houston, Texas Venue: Minute Maid Park Livestream: Fubo Probable Pitchers: Valdez - HOU (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Cortes - NYY (0-0, 0.00 ERA) You can watch the MLB all season long on Fubo ! Read More About This Game Astros vs Yankees Odds Astros vs Yankees Player Props Astros
Source: https://www.ktre.com/sports/betting/2024/03/28/ast...
3/27/24 Can the Yankees' rotation cover for Gerrit Cole?. When the Yankees open their season in Houston on March 28, neither team will have a Cy Young winner on the mound. While the Astros will turn to Framber Valdez, the Yankees have tabbed Nestor Cortes for the start. “I've kind of always been the up and down guy early in my career,” Cortes said, referring to his first three seasons in the majors.
Source: https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/03/27/yankees-pre...
3/12/24 Joe Espada explains Astros ending Framber Valdez's PitchCom experiment.

The lefty's fleeting foray into tech-assisted pitch-calling did not pan out in Florida.


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/astros...
3/11/24 Framber Valdez for AL Cy Young? Why conditions are ripe for strong season..

Houston's presumed Opening Day starter is looking to find his 2022 form this season. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/frambe...
3/01/24 Astros Ace Taking Different Approach On Mound. Houston Astros Ace Reportedly Taking Different Approach On Mound This Year There will be some changes to how one of the Houston Astros' ace pitchers will call games this season. Author: Brad Wakai Publish date: Mar 1, 2024 3:07 PM EST In this story: Houston Astros Spring Training is not only an opportunity for players to get ready for the upcoming season and try to make the roster, it also presents a chance to tweak some things during exhibition action. That's reportedly taking place with one of the Houston Astros ' starters this season. After being an American League Cy Young favorite for the first half of the year, Framber Valdez struggled mightily down the stretch and into the playoffs,
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-...
2/18/24 Astros' Framber Valdez Known For Sinker, Curve, But Cutter Also Legit. Let's go pitch by pitch through the arsenals of all starting pitchers who threw 135 or more innings last season and determine the game's best - and worst - offerings. The main inputs are pitchers' bat-missing and contact management results. Each pitch is compared to league average swing-and-miss rates and pitch-specific Adjusted Contact Scores. Adjusted Contact Score is, on a scale where 100 equals MLB average and the lower the number the better, the relative production a pitcher “should have” allowed based on the exit speed/launch angle mix of every batted ball yielded.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyblengino/2024/02/...
2/16/24 Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez has a new look for 2024 season.

The righty may be looking for good fortune after a little tweak to his hairstyle.


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/frambe...