Framber Valdez Signs Record $115M Deal with Tigers, Joins Skubal

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez has signed a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers, making his $38.3 million average annual salary a record for a left-handed pitcher. This significant acquisition, announced Wednesday, pairs him with Tarik Skubal to form one of the American League's best 1-2 pitching combinations. Skubal playfully suggested Valdez would be paying for dinners. Valdez was previously the subject of MLB rumors concerning his arbitration status and potential trade interest before securing this landmark free-agent contract with Detroit.