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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez apologized after unintentionally hitting catcher Cesar Salazar with a pitch, claiming it was a cross-up and not deliberate, and the two players have since resolved the issue.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The Houston Astros are receiving trade inquiries for outfielder Kyle Tucker, with general manager Dana Brown open to discussions for either Tucker or pitcher Framber Valdez. Both players are nearing free agency and are set to earn over $15 million in arbitration, prompting the Astros to consider trades to manage payroll and replenish their farm system. While no serious trade talks are underway, the Astros are exploring options that would maintain their competitiveness in the American League West.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Houston Astros have placed pitcher Framber Valdez on the 15-day injured list due to elbow soreness, retroactive to April 6, and recalled Parker Mushinski while selecting the contract of Wander Suero. Valdez's inflammation will be monitored as he is shut down for a few days, and the team will need to find another starter for their rotation. Suero, with previous MLB experience, signed a minor league deal with the Astros in the offseason. Additionally, right-hander Oliver Ortega was transferred to the 60-day injured list following surgery.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
Astros pitcher Framber Valdez was scratched from a start due to soreness in his left elbow, prompting concern amid a recent spate of pitching injuries in the MLB. The team is awaiting further evaluation, but the potential impact on the Astros' rotation and Valdez's future is significant, especially given the ongoing tension between the MLB and MLBPA over pitching-related issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Houston Astros scratched All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez from his start against the Texas Rangers due to left elbow soreness, with the 30-year-old being sent back to Houston for further evaluation. General manager Dana Brown expressed minimal concern about the injury, and right-hander Blair Henley was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his major league debut in place of Valdez.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN.co.uk
Houston Astros scratched All-Star pitcher Framber Valdez from his start against the Texas Rangers due to left elbow soreness, with the 30-year-old sent back to Houston for further evaluation. General manager Dana Brown expressed minimal concern about the injury, and right-hander Blair Henley was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his major league debut in place of Valdez.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pitcher List
In the SP Roundup, Alec Marsh impresses with a strong performance for the Kansas City Royals, while other notable pitchers like Framber Valdez, Shane Bieber, and Zac Gallen also deliver solid outings. However, some pitchers, like Luis Castillo and Logan Webb, struggle in their starts. Overall, it was a mixed bag of performances from starting pitchers in Tuesday's games.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The New York Mets, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams pursuing free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who may fetch over $300 million in a contract. The Philadelphia Phillies have also emerged as aggressive suitors. Meanwhile, the Houston Astros are receiving trade interest for pitcher Framber Valdez, as they consider trading him to stay under the luxury-tax threshold for 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bleacher Report
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez struggled in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers, allowing five runs in just 2.2 innings. The Rangers took advantage of Valdez's performance, scoring four runs in the first inning and ultimately winning the game 5-4. Despite a strong offensive effort from the Astros, including two home runs from Yordan Alvarez, they were unable to overcome Valdez's struggles. MLB fans criticized Valdez for his poor performance, and the Astros now face a 2-0 series deficit.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SportsLine
The Texas Rangers, currently undefeated in the postseason, are favored to win Game 2 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros behind pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. Despite being the underdogs, Texas is receiving heavy action as a short money line dog. The Rangers have outscored their opponents 34-12 in the playoffs so far. On the other hand, the Astros, who are favored to win, have struggled at home recently. Eovaldi has performed well in the playoffs, with a 2-0 record and a 1.32 ERA in two starts. Framber Valdez will be pitching for the Astros, who had their seven-game ALCS winning streak snapped in the opener. Texas is currently leading the series 1-0.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB.com
The Houston Astros suffered a 6-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of the AL Division Series, evening the series at one game apiece. Astros' pitcher Framber Valdez struggled in his first playoff start since last year's World Series, while Twins' pitcher Pablo López threw seven scoreless innings. The Astros will now head to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4, needing a win to secure another game at home. The team will rely on Cristian Javier in Game 3 and potentially rookies J.P. France or Hunter Brown or veteran José Urquidy in Game 4. The Astros' starting pitching depth is not as strong as last year, but they remain confident in their ability to perform on the road.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez was pulled after seven no-hit innings against the Detroit Tigers, but the bullpen blew the game, resulting in a walk-off home run by Tigers rookie Parker Meadows. Valdez had walked five batters and reached a high pitch count, prompting Astros manager Dusty Baker to prioritize the team's overall performance. Valdez had previously thrown a no-hitter earlier in the season, and the Astros were aiming to add another to their recent record of no-hitters. Meadows' walk-off home run marked his first career home run and secured the victory for the Tigers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Framber Valdez throws the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history, leading his team to a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Valdez, determined to bounce back from a subpar July, allowed only one baserunner on a walk and faced the minimum thanks to a double play. The left-hander's dominant performance included six strikeouts and relied heavily on groundouts, with 12 of his outs coming from ground balls. This is the third no-hitter in the MLB this season and the first individual no-hitter for the Astros since Justin Verlander's in 2019.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Framber Valdez throws the 16th no-hitter in Houston Astros history, leading the team to a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Valdez faced the minimum number of batters, allowing only one walk in the fifth inning, and finished with seven strikeouts on just 93 pitches. This marks the third no-hitter in the MLB this season and Houston's first regular-season no-hitter since 2022. Kyle Tucker provided the offense with a two-run single in the third inning.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Houston Astros suffered a shocking 13-12 loss to the Los Angeles Angels after blowing a six-run lead and losing ace pitcher Framber Valdez to a potential injury. Valdez exited the game in the seventh inning with a possible cramp, adding to the Astros' growing list of injuries. The thin roster, inexperienced bench, taxed bullpen, and beaten-up starting rotation were exposed in this collapse. The loss highlights the urgent need for the Astros to upgrade their roster before the trade deadline.