The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.

Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also was among 148 players reaching deals, getting an $18 million, one-year contract. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker asked for the highest amount among 17 ...

The Houston Astros came to terms on one-year contracts for all eight of their arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, ...

Eight Houston Astros players agreed to terms with the club, bypassing arbitration, the team announced on Thursday.

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to a one ... who was acquired via trade by the Chicago Cubs heading into his final season before free agency. Tucker filed for $17.5 million ...

The Chicago Cubs want to add to their starting rotation ... From Zac Gallen to Michael King to Framber Valdez, most of the walk-year candidates play for likely contenders." Rosenthal's comments ...

The Astros also surprised the baseball world by shipping superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs in the ... There were some rumblings that Framber Valdez could be available, but ...

The Astros ultimately traded Tucker to the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster deal ... better with the signing of their best pitcher. Framber Valdez earned All-Star status in both 2022 and 2023.

Valdez went 15-7 with a 2.91 ERA across 28 starts in 2024, fanning 169 and walking 55 in 176 1/3 innings. In seven major league seasons, all with Houston, he is 68-41 with a 3.30 ERA in 157 games ...