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Framber Valdez works seven to beat A’s

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Framber Valdez

DET Starting Pitcher #59

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Framber Valdez limited the Athletics to two runs over seven innings to get a win for the Tigers on Saturday.

After forging an ugly 7.13 ERA in the month of July, Valdez got August off to a solid start. He did allow nine hits, but he kept the ball in the park — not an easy thing to do on the road against the A’s — and he was able to strike out six. Even with the strong start Valdez still is the owner of a 4.41 ERA, and it’s more than fair to say he’s been a massive disappointment for the Tigers after signing his long-term deal. There’s time to salvage some of the campaign, however, and he’ll get a chance to back this effort up against the Giants in San Francisco on Friday.

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Framber Valdez delivered his finest start of the season on Saturday, scattering three singles over seven scoreless innings in a victory over the Guardians.

The 32-year-old left-hander struck out three batters in the contest while allowing only one base on balls. The only real threat against him came in the second inning as the Guardians started with two singles and a sacrifice bunt, putting two runners in scoring position with only one out. He was able to escape trouble there though and didn’t allow another hit the rest of the way. Valdez got just five swings and misses on 94 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 21 percent. He’ll attempt to replicate this fine outing as he carries a 4.17 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 119/58 K/BB ratio (157 2/3 innings) into a premium matchup against the Rockies on Friday.
Framber Valdez

DET Starting Pitcher #59

Framber Valdez lost to the Dodgers after allowing three runs in six innings Sunday.

This was shaping up as one of Valdez’s better outings until Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer with one out in the sixth. Valdez struck out five and averaged a season-high 95.1 mph with his sinker. He was averaging 93.8 mph coming into the game, and this marks his first time averaging 95 mph in 13 months. Maybe it’ll prove to be an aberration, but if not, a better September could be on the way for Valdez. He’ll face the Guardians next weekend.
Framber Valdez

DET Starting Pitcher #59

Framber Valdez allowed four runs (three earned) in six innings and took the loss against the Rays on Monday.

Valdez gave up eight hits, walked two and struck out none. He fell to 8-9 with the loss. Valdez had recorded at least five strikeouts and picked up the win in three of his last four starts entering play Monday, but he didn’t come close to striking out anyone against the Rays. He threw 84 pitches while the Rays swung 41 times and didn’t whiff even once. Valdez has a 4.35 ERA after the most troubling performance of the worst season of his nine-year career. He’s lined up to face the Dodgers on Sunday.
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The Tigers have pushed back Keider Montero’s next start to next weekend.

Montero had been scheduled to start against the Rays on Monday, but he didn’t recover well after his last start so the team wants to give him some extra time to rest and recover. The club will also push Framber Valdez back from Sunday to Monday, with the team going with a bullpen game in Sunday’s series finale against the Royals in Kansas City.
Framber Valdez

DET Starting Pitcher #59

Framber Valdez allowed five runs (four earned) in 5 2/3 innings and got the win in the Tigers’ 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday.

Valdez gave up five hits, walked four and struck out five. He improved to 8-8 on the season. One unearned run scored in the fifth inning on a throwing error by second baseman Hao-Yu Lee. With one on and two outs in the sixth inning, Valdez issued back-to-back walks and a bases-clearing double to Nick Yorke, who also scored after Valdez was removed from the game. Valdez has a 4.35 ERA in what has mostly been a disappointing first season with the Tigers. He’s lined up to face the Royals on the road on Sunday.
Framber Valdez

DET Starting Pitcher #59

Framber Valdez walked five, allowed six hits, four runs, and struck out three batters across 5 2/3 innings in a loss against the Guardians on Wednesday.

It felt like Valdez was turning the corner, but he just can’t get right. In this start, the chaos began early. He walked Steven Kwan to start the game after being ahead of him 1-2. Then, Chase DeLauter singled down 0-2 and he hit José Ramírez with a two-strike curveball just after. Two runs wound up coming around to score in the first. It looked like Valdez had settled in a bit after that before Jo Adell took him deep for a two-run shot in the fifth. It’s just never easy for him. He’ll take a 4.26 ERA into his next scheduled start against the Pirates before facing the Royals afterwards in what should be a favorable two-start week.
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DET Starting Pitcher #59

Framber Valdez delivered an impressive performance in Thursday’s victory over the Mariners, scattering five hits over seven innings of scoreless baseball.

The 32-year-old southpaw punched out five batters on the afternoon while issuing a pair of walks. The Mariners did have some traffic on the basepaths behind him, but Valdez got three double plays turned behind him that helped him to evade damage. He got just four swings and misses on 95 pitches on the day, registering a strong CSW of 33 percent. He’ll try to replicate this fine effort as he brings a 4.17 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 103/45 K/BB ratio (127 1/3 innings) into Thursday’s critical divisional matchup against the Guardians.
Framber Valdez

DET Starting Pitcher #59

Framber Valdez allowed three runs (two earned) and got a no-decision against the Royals on Sunday.

Valdez gave up four hits, walked three and struck out four. He got off to an inauspicious start in the first inning as he allowed a home run, a single and a hit by pitch to the first three hitters. Tigers fans and fantasy managers were surely having flashbacks to when Valdez allowed six runs in the first inning against the Cubs in his last start. He was able to rebound and make it through five innings, but Valdez hasn’t been at the top of his game for most of the season now. He has a 4.53 ERA. Valdez is lined up to face the Athletics on the road next weekend.
Framber Valdez

DET Starting Pitcher #59

Framber Valdez lasted just two-thirds of an inning and gave up six runs Tuesday against the Cubs.

Valdez made his own trouble by giving up a triple, a walk and hitting a batter to start the game, but he could have escaped without too much trouble if Gleyber Torres had been anything more than a statue at second. As is, Carson Kelly singled in two runs on a ball to Torres’s left, Michael Busch singled in one on a ball to Torres’s right and Ian Happ singled in one on a popup to shallow right that neither Torres nor Michael Busch chased after. Valdez finally departed with his pitch count up to 42 pitches. He fell to 5-7 with a 4.57 ERA, but as disappointing as he’s been, we wouldn’t read too much into this one. He’ll face the Royals on Sunday.
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Tigers activated LHP Framber Valdez off the bereavement list.

Valdez missed a little under a week while dealing with things more important than baseball. He’s scheduled to start early next week against the Cubs.

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White Sox recalled C Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte.

Quero has already appeared in 65 games for the White Sox this season, slashing .208/.279/.262 with three homers and 19 RBI in 210 plate appearances. He replaces the injured Tommy Pham (calf) on the White Sox’ active roster.
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White Sox placed OF Tommy Pham on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 3, with a left calf strain.

No word yet from the White Sox on how long the veteran outfielder will be shelved for. Edgar Quero was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move on Sunday to add depth to the White Sox’ bench.
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Orioles recalled RHP Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.

Nunez will take the place of Albert Suarez in the Orioles’ bullpen. The 25-year-old hurler has posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 55/25 K/BB ratio over 50 1/3 innings in 44 appearances with the O’s this season. He’ll function in a middle relief role.
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Orioles placed OF Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring discomfort.

That explains why Robert wasn’t in the Orioles’ lineup on Saturday and Sunday. He’ll be shelved for at least a week and a half while dealing with a hamstring issue. It’s a tough break for the O’s and for fantasy managers as the dynamic 29-year-old outfielder had a chance to make a major impact down the stretch. Rece Hinds was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday to provide depth in the Orioles’ outfield.
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Royals’ manager Matt Quatraro told reporters on Sunday that Jac Caglianone is dealing with a Grade 1 flexor strain.

The Royals are hopeful that he won’t require a trip to the injured list. He’ll get a few days off before resuming baseball activity. Fantasy managers who are relying on him for next week should be sure to have an alternative option ready to go.
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Hunter Goodman is not in the Rockies’ starting lineup for Sunday’s tilt against the Cardinals.

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Astros recalled RHP Miguel Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land.

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Astros optioned RHP Kei-Wei Teng to Triple-A Sugar Land.

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George Springer is not in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s tilt against the Royals.

It’s the second time in four days that Springer has been held out of action, so it’s possible that he’s battling some sort of minor injury. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will function as the team’s designated hitter while Sean Keys starts at first base and will bat sixth against Royals’ right-hander Randy Dobnak on Sunday afternoon in Kansas City.
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Tigers transferred OF Matt Vierling to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for Vierling, who has been battling an adductor strain and left heel inflammation, this was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the team’s 40-man roster for the return of Brant Hurter on Sunday. This closes the door on the 2026 season for Vierling.
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