Astros Ace Projected To Sign Life-Changing 6-Year, $168 Million Contract
Summary
The Houston Astros are looking at a challenging offseason as their top pitcher, Framber Valdez, enters free agency. ESPN projects he might sign a six-year contract worth $168 million. Several teams, including the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants, are expected to pursue him.Key Facts
- The Astros missed the playoffs after losing their division spot to the Seattle Mariners.
- Framber Valdez is the Astros' leading pitcher and is entering free agency.
- ESPN projects Valdez may sign a six-year, $168 million contract in free agency.
- Valdez has been reliable, pitching the fifth-most innings in regular seasons since 2021.
- He has extensive playoff experience, with the most playoff starts and innings since 2020.
- Valdez's ERA averaged 3.20 since 2021, with a 3.66 ERA in 2025, his worst since 2019.
- Other teams, such as the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants, show interest in Valdez.
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