Framber Valdez

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.

The latest Framber Valdez news has the Pittsburgh Pirates in hot pursuit of the free agent lefthander according to multiple sources.

Fantasy Impact

The Pirates have been linked to a number of big free agent names this offseason but, more often than not, have fallen short in their pursuits. Add Valdez, who has spent his entire eight-year career with Houston, to the list. Valdez has gone 81-52 with a 3.36 ERA in 188 career outings with the Astros and would form an outstanding 1-2 punch with reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, Paul Skenes if the Pirates are successful in landing the southpaw. With rumors surrounding Valdez picking up, it appears that the top free-agent pitcher left on the market may finding a landing spot soon.

The Astros have expressed interest in bringing back Framber Valdez.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez remains the top free agent available with spring training around the corner. The Orioles have also been linked to Valdez.

The Orioles remain interested in free agent left-hander Framber Valdez.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez is the top available starting pitcher on the free agent market and arguably the top overall free agent available. The Giants and Mets have also been linked to him.

Free-agent left-hander Framber Valdez is most being connected to the Mets and Orioles, according to Mark Feinsand via MLB Network.

Fantasy Impact

Feinsand noted that it makes plenty of sense for those two clubs to be heavily involved with Valdez, as they both have front office members who have a history with the southpaw. Valdez, the top remaining pitcher on the open market, posted a 3.66 ERA in 31 starts for the Astros in 2025 and owns a career 3.36 ERA in 188 appearances (166 starts).