Framber Valdez

Framber Valdez has been named the starting pitcher for the Houston Astros for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series against either the Kansas City Royals or the Detroit Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Valdez will look to set the tone on the mound for manager Joe Espada, with the left-handed ace either matching up against Kansas City left-hander Cole Ragans or Detroit ace Tarik Skubal in the series opener.

Framber Valdez earned the win Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over 5 2/3 innings as the Astros topped the Mariners 4-3.

Fantasy Impact

Despite not having his sharpest stuff, Valdez managed to limit the damage and secure his 15th win of the season. His performance tonight slightly elevated his ERA but maintained his solid WHIP and strikeout-to-walk ratio. Given his consistent season performance, including a commendable 2.91 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, Valdez remains a reliable option in fantasy rotations. His ability to grind out wins even on tougher nights adds to his value, keeping him as a strong starter in all formats.

Framber Valdez delivered a quality start, allowing just one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his solid performance, Valdez was saddled with the loss, a fate not uncommon given the Astros' lackluster run support in the game. His season-long metrics, including a strong 2.85 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP, continue to make him a reliable option in fantasy rotations. However, his lack of run support in this outing is a reminder of the volatility in win-loss records for pitchers. Fantasy managers should continue to value his ability to rack up strikeouts and maintain low ERA and WHIP, but temper expectations for wins when the Astros' bats are cold.

Framber Valdez pitched a solid game, allowing just one earned run on five hits and one walk while striking out six over 6.1 innings in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

This performance is a testament to his consistent season, where he's maintained a strong 2.91 ERA and 1.08 WHIP across 26 starts. His ability to limit walks and hits was on display, aligning with his season-long efficiency. Valdez's fantasy managers should feel confident keeping him in their rotation, as his metrics, including a solid 8.7 K/9 and a 3.12 strikeout-to-walk ratio, suggest he can be relied upon for quality starts and decent strikeout totals. His performance against the Athletics reinforces his status as a top-tier fantasy starter.

Framber Valdez dazzled on Friday, tossing seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and three walks while striking out seven in an 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores Valdez's consistency and effectiveness this season, enhancing his already impressive stats. With a season ERA now improved to 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.09, he continues to be a reliable asset for fantasy teams, particularly in categories like ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts. His ability to maintain a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio and keep the ball in play with a low BABIP suggests sustained success. Fantasy managers should continue to view Valdez as a top-tier starting pitcher option in all formats.