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

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

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.

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

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

The Astros announced they had reached deals with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players Thursday, highlighted by All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez agreeing to an $18 million contract for 2025,

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

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 ...

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 ...