The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.

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

It took him seven years, but Framber Valdez is finally getting the recognition he deserves. For the first time in his career, the Houston Astros ace made MLB Ne

Of Houston's eight arbitration-eligible players, only Framber Valdez had not reached a deal as the deadline approaches.

The Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez have agreed to an $18MM salary to avoid arbitration, per a report from Chandler

In the annual rollout of MLB Network's "Top Player Right Now," lists, both Framber Valdez and Yainer Diaz rank in the Top 10.

The Houston Astros and Starting Pitcher Framber Valdez agreed to terms on a one-year $18 million contract. The two sides were able to come together to avoid arbitration. This one-year deal keeps ...

January 10 - 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. The Astros ...

Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also reached a deal, an $18 million, one-year contract. Recommended Videos Guerrero and Valdez can become free agents after the World Series. Guerrero ...

13, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File) Toronto Blue Jays ...

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The Houston Astros released their first roster for spring training next month in West Palm Beach, Fla., which starts next month.