Tigers Sign Framber Valdez to Lucrative Deal
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The Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez, which feels as if the Toronto Blue Jays are done making big-time moves in free agency.
The Framber Valdez deal makes the Detroit Tigers’ rotation even more impressive, something the rest of the division will need to account for entering 2026.
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Valdez joins Detroit, leaving Baltimore scrambling. The Orioles must quickly pivot to secure starting pitching, exploring free agency or a costly trade.
The painful offseason in San Diego continues as the last star free-agent pitcher has officially come off the board. Left-handed ace Framber Valdez has signed a
In the end, Valdez will reunite with former manager A.J. Hinch in Detroit for three years and $115 million. That’s $38.3 million in AAV, a new record for left-handed pitchers (the old record: Blake Snell at $36.4 million per year).
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