Framber Valdez Compared to Ranger Suárez in Free Agency

Framber Valdez is presented as a top free agent starting pitcher, boasting a career ERA+ of 124 and 18.9 WAR. In 2025, Valdez recorded a K% of 23.3, K%-BB% of 14.8, FIP of 3.37, and xERA of 3.77. Over the last three seasons, his stats include a K% of 24.0, K%-BB% of 16.3, FIP of 3.38, and xERA of 3.83. Valdez's pitch mix is sinker-heavy, complemented by a curveball and a changeup. His sinker averaged 94.3 mph in 2025, and his curve had a Stuff+ of 128, contributing to an overall Stuff+ of 108. Valdez has made only two IL trips in his career, one for elbow soreness in early 2024. He has been a workhorse since 2022, averaging 30.3 starts and 191.8 innings per season, including a league-leading 201 ⅓ innings in 2022.