Framber Valdez

Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez was rocked for eight earned runs across five innings while taking the loss Wednesday against the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Six of the eight runs Valdez surrendered on Wednesday came in the first inning, putting the Tigers in a deep hole they nearly climbed out of in an 8-6 loss on Wednesday. The normally steady veteran now sports a 4.76 ERA through his first three starts with the Tigers and lines up to take on the Royals at home on Tuesday night.

Framber Valdez allowed zero earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in Friday's 4-0 win over the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez continues an impressive start to the season on the mound, allowing one run or less to go along with five strikeouts in each of his first two starts. After the win, the left-hander now has a 0.75 ERA and 1.08 WHIP to go with a 1-0 record across two starts and offers fantasy managers a stable No.1 starting option in all formats as part of a talented Detroit rotation for manager AJ Hinch.

Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez was rock-solid in his Tigers debut, tossing six innings of one-run ball in an eventual no-decision.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez scattered seven hits on the evening while walking one and striking out five in a game his team would eventually go on to win 5-2. The veteran left-hander came to Detroit as one of the game's most reliable pitchers over the last six seasons, posting an ERA between 2.82 and 3.66 from 2020-2025. He will look to earn his first win as a Tiger in his next scheduled start on April 3 against the visiting Cardinals.

Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez will start the second game of the regular season, according to manager A.J. Hinch.

Fantasy Impact

Hinch considered splitting up Tarik Skubal and Valdez, both left-handers, but ultimately opted not to. The Tigers brought Valdez in on a three-year pact this winter after he posted a 3.36 ERA across 188 outings (166 starts) in an eight-year run with the Houston Astros.

Framber Valdez has agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers according to Jeff Passan.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez will join a loaded Detroit rotation led by back-to-back AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal after entertaining plenty of suitors this offseason. The left-hander posted a 1.24 WHIP and 3.66 ERA to go along with 187 strikeouts in 31 starts (13-11) on the mound for the Astros in 2025 and should benefit from the spacious dimensions at Comerica Park starting this season for manager AJ Hinch.