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

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

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

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 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,

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.

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 ...

The Houston Astros made one of the more shocking moves of the offseason so far. Houston has had a weird offseason so far. The Astros clearly aren't rebuilding a