Framber Valdez, Astros Settle on $18M Contract

Report: Framber Valdez, Astros Settle on $18M Contract; Pitcher Will Be 2026 MLB FA
Starting pitcher Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration on Thursday, according to ESPN's
Eight Astros avoid arbitration; Framber Valdez lands reported $18M
The Houston Astros came to terms on one-year contracts for all eight of their arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, including star left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez.
Astros hand Framber Valdez $18 million before contract season in surprise move
The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Astros' Framber Valdez reach deals
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed to a $28.5 million, one-year contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez also agreed to a one-year contract for $18 million,
Astros make deals with Framber Valdez, 7 other players before arbitration
Eight Houston Astros players agreed to terms with the club, bypassing arbitration, the team announced on Thursday.
Astros, Framber Valdez Avoid Arbitration
The Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez have agreed to an $18MM salary to avoid arbitration, per a report from Chandler
Astros' Framber Valdez: Earning $18 million in 2025
Valdez is entering his final year of arbitration and will earn nearly $6 million more than he did in 2024. He's emerged as one of the more reliable pitchers around the league in recent seasons, posting no worse than a 3.45 ERA in any season since 2021. Valdez has also completed at least 176 innings in each of the last three campaigns.
Astros sign SP Framber Valdez to 1-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration
The Houston Astros have agreed to a salary with starting pitcher Framber Valdez, locking up the lefty for 2025 and avoiding arbitration.
Guerrero, Blue Jays Agree at $28.5M on Day of Arbitration Swap, Valdez, Astros at $18 Million
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams were to exchange p
Astros agree to salary figures with Framber Valdez and seven others before arbitration deadline
The Houston Astros reached 2025 salary agreements with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players, a group including ace Framber Valdez, prior to Thursday’s deadline. Houston also agreed to terms with third baseman Isaac Paredes,
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Astros avoid arbitration with Valdez, all 7 other eligible players
The Astros announced they had reached deals with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players Thursday, highlighted by All ...
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In Pictures: Framber Valdez's wife Isamal turns heads with golden bodycon dress at a Hector Acosta concert
Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez met Isamal at a young age in their native Dominican Republic before tying the knot sometime after. The couple now has three kids together.
Astros mailbag: Ryan Pressly and the luxury tax, extension candidates and pitching depth
Could the Astros extend Framber Valdez? How about Yainer Diaz, Jeremy Peña or Hunter Brown? We answer those questions and ...