The left-hander also has 145 strikeouts in 145.2 innings and has been a workhorse throughout his career. Over the past four years, Valdez has thrown in at least 176.1 innings since 2021. That should get him paid, which could put the Astros in a tough position. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the deal could come between $150 to $180 million.

Framber Valdez has been with the Houston Astros his entire career and is on a one year deal worth $18 million. But after this season, he will be a free agent.

Valdez will likely see a solid market in the offseason, but he might find trouble reaching Fried $218 million deal, and fall short of $27 million per year. But, he will still likely fetch a strong contract, even if it's not his ideal outcome.

The Houston Astros go for a second win in a row at the New York Yankees as Framber Valdez gets the start against Luis Gil.

Houston ace Framber Valdez expresses frustration over defensive positioning during the Astros' loss to the Washington Nationals.

Astros manage to tie the Yankees in the eighth but leave bases loaded before New York gets a homer from Trent Grisham to win.