Tigers Sign Framber Valdez to Lucrative Deal

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MLB Hot Stove Report: Framber Valdez stuns with Tigers deal, Eugenio Suárez, Brendan Donovan on move
In a stunning twist, Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Tigers late Wednesday night. The contract has an opt-out available after the second season and makes Valdez both the highest paid left-hander and latin born pitcher ever by average annual value.

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New MLB Trade Rumors on Tarik Skubal After Framber Valdez's Tigers Contract amid Arbitration Hearing
MLB rumors: The 3 other teams that 'were in on' Framber Valdez before Tigers signing
Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez to 3-year, $115 million contract
The Tigers signed left-hander Framber Valdez on Wednesday, Feb. 4, to a three-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out clause after the 2027 season, according to a person with knowledge of the agre...

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Tarik Skubal-Framber Valdez Pairing Excites MLB Fans, Updated Tigers Rotation, Payroll
Framber Valdez signing with Tigers: Top free-agent pitcher finally lands three-year contract, per report
Framber Valdez's contract will force these 5 Tigers out the door
"If there's one thing Valdez is, it's steady. Not only has he pitched to a 3.21 ERA over the last four years, but he's cleared the 175-inning mark in each of those seasons. He's not going to miss as m...

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Skubal will make $32M in '26 after arbitration hearing goes his way (source)
Tigers, pitcher Framber Valdez agree to $115M deal, reports say
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How might Tigers' rotation pan out after Skubal/Valdez 1-2 punch?

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Tarik Skubal arbitration, future after Tigers' Framber Valdez signing

How does the Framber Valdez signing impact the Detroit Tigers' plans for Tarik Skubal in 2026, and the pursuit of a World Series ring?

Jack Flaherty Welcomes New Teammate Framber Valdez After Tigers' Big Signing

After a quiet start to the offseason, the front office made a major splash on Wednesday by adding left-hander Framber Valdez in free agency. The 32-year-old veteran was widely regarded as the best player available,
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MLB Insider Shares Troubling Update On Framber Valdez Amid Free Agency

An MLB insider shares a troubling update on Framber Valdez as free agency approaches, raising concerns about his market outlook.

Blue Jays Emerge As Landing Spot for Top Free Agent Framber Valdez

Among all the top free agents across MLB this free agency period, southpaw starter Framber Valdez has been very slow to develop. Valdez has been one of the top-two starters available since the beginning of the offseason,

MLB rumors: Pirates aggressively pursuing Framber Valdez to pair with Paul Skenes

Framber Valdez is one of the top options remaining on the free agent market, and the Pirates are trying their best to sign him.

Why is Framber Valdez still unsigned? Plus: Puerto Rico might be down *10* players in WBC

If you’re keeping count, our Big Board still has nine free agents left unsigned: Valdez, Gallen, Giolito, Chris Bassitt (No. 31), Zack Littell (No. 37), Marcell Ozuna (No. 38), Max Scherzer (No. 41), Rhys Hoskins (No. 43) and Michael Kopech (No. 50).

Trades the Orioles, Braves and more Framber suitors can make to avoid him entirely

With Framber Valdez's market ice-cold and spring training right around the corner, these potential suitors could turn to the trade market instead.