Framber Valdez, a two-time All-Star and World Series champion, signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, marking the highest average annual value for a left-handed free agent at $38.3 million. He will join Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in the rotation, likely for just one season due to Skubal’s impending free agency. Valdez has been a durable pitcher since 2021, highlighted by a strong performance in the 2022 playoffs. His departure from the Astros adds to the list of notable free agents leaving the team, disappointing rivals like the Baltimore Orioles.
