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Astros sign SP Framber Valdez to 1-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration

Michael Horton, Digital Content Producer

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox) (Kevin M. Cox, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

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

KPRC 2 sports reporter Ari Alexander reported the details from a source.

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The signing comes just two days after former Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander signed a 1-year deal with the San Francisco Giants worth $15 million.

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