FRAMBER VALDEZ NEWS

Lined up to start Game 6 Valdez will start Sunday in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Valdez was rocked for five runs -- four earned -- over just 2.2 innings in taking a loss in Game 2, so he'll be looking for better results Sunday on an extra day of rest. Nathan Eovaldi is lined up to start Game 6 for the Rangers.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NLCS highlights: Phillies take Game 1 of series with Diamondbacks

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS

Jonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and Houston Astros 5-4 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers pounce on Valdez with historic 1st inning HOUSTON -- The Rangers are as familiar with Framber Valdez as almost any pitcher in the Majors. In their first postseason matchup Monday, th...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

2023 MLB odds: Best bet for Astros-Rangers Game 2; must-win for Houston?

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Astros name LHP Framber Valdez as ALCS Game 2 starter Oct 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch in the first inning for game two of the...

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Starting Game 2 of ALCS Valdez will start Monday against Texas in Game 2 of the ALCS, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Valdez had a tough time getting through his first appearance of the postseason, surrendering five runs over 4.1 innings against Minnesota in Game 2 of the ALDS. Valdez has been a reliable member of Houston's rotation with a 3.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in the regular season, but momentum will not be on his side against the Rangers after three consecutive shaky outings.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Burnt for five runs in loss Valdez allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks across 4.1 innings, taking the loss in Sunday's 6-2 defeat against the Twins in Game 2 of the ALDS. He struck out five.

Impact Valdez is a typically reliable member of the Astros rotation, although he is no stranger to the occasional volatile outing. Sunday's start marked the sixth time in 32 starts this season that the southpaw has given up five or more earned runs. Valdez gave up three of his runs to Carlos Correa, who knocked in runners in both the first and fifth innings to stick Valdez with the loss. The sixth-year pitcher has fared better overall in the postseason for his career, pitching to a 3.82 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 73 innings with 80 strikeouts.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After Game 1 loss, Twins can gain advantage with Pablo López vs. Framber Valdez matchup The opening loss was frustrating, but the Twins still have a chance to take control of the series — if they can hit a good lefty.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Going in Game 2 for Houston Valdez will start for the Astros on Sunday in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Houston will go with Justin Verlander for the series opener before turning to Valdez in Game 2. Valdez was a little shaky in his final two starts of the regular season in allowing 10 runs (nine earned) over 9.1 innings, although he fanned 17 batters to finish with an even 200 strikeouts on the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Series odds, futures bets, for every playoff team, ranked from 12 to 1

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Wild in no-decision Valdez allowed three runs on five hits and five walks while striking out seven over four innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Wednesday.

Impact Valdez walked five batters for the third time this year, and he's issued multiple free passes in three of his last five starts. This was a short outing of 83 pitches (49 strikes), which could allow Valdez to line up for an early playoff game or potentially a brief bullpen assignment over the weekend if the Astros are looking to secure a playoff spot. Through 198 innings this year, he's posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 200:57 K:BB over 31 starts.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals turn tables on Valdez for fourth straight win HOUSTON -- Less than a week ago, Astros ace Framber Valdez quieted a red-hot Royals lineup. But on Friday night, a young group of Kansas Cit...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Stumbles against Royals Valdez (12-11) allowed seven runs (six earned) on four hits and three walks over 5.1 innings, striking out 10 and taking a loss against Kansas City.

Impact The Royals pounced on Valdez with a four-run first inning and set the tone for the rest of the game. He held them off until the sixth inning where he was then charged with three more runs. Despite the rough performance, he reached double-digit strikeouts for the fourth time this year and the second time this month while forcing 16 whiffs. Valdez owns a 3.57 ERA in 10 starts since the beginning of August despite allowing at least six runs on three occasions during that span. He'll carry a 3.39 ERA into this next appearance, which is lined up to be in Seattle next week.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

2023 MLB Cy Young odds: AL and NL favorites; Gerrit Cole's odds shorten

With Shohei Ohtani shut down for the season, Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole is the betting favorite in the American League. Padres left-ha...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Goes seven to earn 12th win Valdez (12-10) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run (zero earned) on five hits and one walk over seven innings in a 7-1 win over the Royals. He struck out five.

Impact A throwing error led to an unearned run that gave Kansas City an early lead, but Valdez was aided by a couple of double plays and an out at the plate to otherwise keep the Royals off the board. It was the fifth consecutive quality start for Valdez who has gone at least seven innings in seven of his last nine starts. Among all qualified American League starters, Valdez ranks second in innings (188.2), fifth in ERA (3.20), sixth in WHIP (1.09), seventh in strikeouts (183) and second in quality starts (20). He's currently penciled in to face the Royals again next weekend in Houston.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers by Alvarez, Meyers support Valdez's 7 strong innings in Astros 7-1 win over Royals

Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers homered as Framber Valdez earned his fifth straight quality start in the Houston Astros 7-1 win over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans 10 but takes loss Valdez (11-10) took the loss against Oakland on Monday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters over seven innings.

Impact Valdez racked up 18 swinging strikes and finished with his third double-digit punchout game of the season, but he also served up two long balls. Those were enough to send him to the loss in a game during which Houston was held to three hits and no runs by a trio of Oakland hurlers. Valdez nonetheless extended his streak of quality starts to four, and he's allowed just six runs over 27 innings during that stretch. The Dominican hurler is tied for fourth in the majors with 19 quality starts on the campaign and also holds a 3.32 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 178:48 K:BB over 181.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies seven strong innings Valdez (11-9) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits and four walks over seven innings against the Rangers. He struck out four.

Impact Valdez kept one of MLB's most explosive offenses in check Tuesday, allowing just one run to score across seven innings of work. However, he did endure some hiccups, most notably handing out four walks. Regardless, Tuesday's performance continued a strong stretch for Valdez, who owns a 1.35 ERA and a 15:9 K:BB across his last three appearances (20 innings). He's tentatively scheduled to take on the Athletics at MInute Maid Park for his next start.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win No. 10 Valdez (10-9) picked up the win in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over the Red Sox, giving up four runs (two earned) on five hits over six innings. He struck out five without walking a ba...

Impact The southpaw blanked Boston for five frames before fading in the sixth, but a Jeremy Pena error helped reduce the damage to his ERA and Houston had already piled up a seven-run lead. It's Valdez's first win since his no-hitter Aug. 1 against the Guardians, with the two outings bookending a month in which he posted a 3.67 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB through 41.2 innings. Valdez will look to take some momentum into his next start, which is likely to come early next week on the road against the Rangers.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Framber Valdez helps Astros to 7-4 win over Red Sox and first sweep at Fenway Park

Framber Valdez retired the first 10 Boston batters on Wednesday and took a shutout into the sixth inning to help the Houston Astros beat the Red Sox 7-4 and complete their first sw...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez nearly pulls off second no-no ... this month DETROIT -- For seven innings on Friday night, Framber Valdez had the baseball world on tenterhooks. With each out, the anticipation grew. Th...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Spins seven no-hit innings Valdez did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing five walks but no hits over seven shutout innings versus the Tigers. He struck out six.

Impact Valdez hadn't walked more than two in any start since the beginning of July, but his control abandoned him in this one, as he also hit a batter in addition to the five free passes. His pitch count ballooned to 114 through seven frames because of the wildness, leaving Astros manager Dusty Baker with no choice but to pull Valdez in the middle of a no-hitter. Bryan Abreu lost the no-hitter in the eighth and Ryan Pressly lost the game in the ninth. Valdez, of course, completed a no-hitter earlier this month against the Guardians, but he's been up-and-down since the All-Star break (5.33 ERA), mixing in some clunkers with brilliant efforts like this one.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE