Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez has declined the Astros' one-year qualifying offer.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez is expected to land a multi-year contract in free agency, so the move does not come as a surprise. The Astros will receive a future draft pick if Valdez signs elsewhere.

The Houston Astros extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Framber Valdez on Thursday. The move ensures the Astros will receive a compensatory draft pick if Valdez signs elsewhere, as he is expected to decline the offer and pursue a significantly larger deal in free agency.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez, who turns 32 soon, logged a 3.66 ERA with a 187:68 K:BB across 192 innings in 2025. He hits the free-agent market having thrown at least 175 innings in four consecutive campaigns.

Framber Valdez allowed one earned run on seven hits and two walks while striking out ten over seven innings in Thursday's victory against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s win, Valdez now has a 3.66 ERA and 1.24 WHIP to go with a 13-11 record across 31 starts this season. He ends with 20 quality starts. Valdez closed out his regular season on a high note after giving up 10 combined runs in his previous eight innings. This was his first season with an ERA over 3.50 since 2020, but also the third time in the past four years with 190+ regular-season innings. He will look to keep this going if the Astros can secure a playoff spot.

Framber Valdez allowed five earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four over 4 2/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

The left-hander continues a disappointing stretch on the mound, allowing three or more runs in each of his last four starts for the Astros. After yesterday’s performance, Valdez now has a 3.75 ERA and 1.24 WHIP to go with a 12-11 record across 30 starts this season.

Framber Valdez allowed five earned runs on six hits and four walks while striking out two over four innings in Sunday’s loss to the Braves.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez has been up and down as of late, having given up at least five earned runs in three of his last five starts. After yesterday’s performance, he holds a 3.59 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with a 12-10 record across 29 starts this season. His next scheduled start is Saturday against the Mariners.