Tigers Introduce Framber Valdez After Signing 3-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers officially introduced left-hander Framber Valdez after he signed a three-year contract. Valdez, who turned 32 in November, spent his first eight seasons with the Astros, establishing himself as a consistent starter. Since 2020, he has posted a 3.23 ERA over 973 innings with a 128 ERA+, known for combining solid strikeout numbers with a heavy dose of ground balls. He was present at spring training, with manager A.J. Hinch discussing his recruitment and the pitcher showing unity with his new rotation mates.