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

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

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,

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 ...

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

The Houston Astros have agreed to a salary with starting pitcher Framber Valdez, locking up the lefty for 2025 and avoiding arbitration.

Eight Houston Astros players agreed to terms with the club, bypassing arbitration, the team announced on Thursday.

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 ...

Oct 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers in game one of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB ...

Valdez went 15-7 with a 2.91 ERA across 28 starts in 2024, fanning 169 and walking 55 in 176 1/3 innings. In seven major league seasons, all with Houston, he is 68-41 with a 3.30 ERA in 157 games ...