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Could Framber Valdez's strong finish indicate he'll salvage his Tigers contract? After a tumultuous season, Framber Valdez is finishing strong and it could very well salvage his hefty Detroit Tigers contract.

3 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers Framber Valdez Joined Select Company in Start Against Nationals When the Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez back in February, right before spring training started, they were hoping he was going to give...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Stumbles in sixth, takes loss Valdez (10-12) allowed two runs on four hits across 5.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Nationals. He walked three and struck out six.

Impact Valdez was nearly perfect through five innings, allowing just a single and a couple of walks. However, the southpaw ran into trouble in the sixth when he allowed the first three batters to reach to make the score 1-0 Washington before he eventually got the hook. While the outing ended on a sour note, it was still another mostly good performance for Valdez, who posted a 1.93 ERA and 19 strikeouts across 23.1 innings in September. The veteran is not scheduled to take the mound again in 2026, so he'll finish his first season in Detroit with a 4.03 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 135 strikeouts across 174 innings. After signing a three-year, $115 million contract with the Tigers in the offseason, Valdez's final stat line is a disappointment compared to the numbers he regularly posted in Houston, but he'll have the chance to restore some fantasy value if he looks good early in 2027.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yohandry Morales homers, Nationals bullpen hangs on for a 4-2 win over the Tigers

Yohandy Morales homered for the second time in three games and the Washington Nationals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Tigers and Nationals play, winner secures 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Scott Harris and more eliminated Tigers to blame for an inexcusable season Too bad they're likely stuck with Javier Báez and Framber Valdez.

SEPTEMBER 21 • FANSIDED.COM

Done in by early homer Valdez (10-11) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks while striking out eight over five innings to take the loss versus the White Sox on Thursday.

Impact Valdez picked up his most strikeouts in a start in the second half, but an early home run by Munetaka Murakami was the difference in the game. Over his last four outings, Valdez has given up seven runs across 24 innings to end the season in good form. Overall, the southpaw has a 4.06 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 129:64 K:BB through 168.2 innings over 30 starts. Valdez is lined up to make one more start in the regular season, tentatively scheduled to be at home versus the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Murakami hits 3-run homer, White Sox top Tigers 3-1 to move into 1st place tie in AL Central

Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Tigers in first of 4-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Detroit Tigers to open a four-game series

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Reaches double-digit wins Valdez (10-10) picked up the win Friday, allowing one unearned run on six hits and two walks over six innings in a 6-2 victory over the Rockies. He struck out two.

Impact The veteran southpaw delivered his fourth straight quality start, and 16th of the season, on 90 pitches (58 strikes). Valdez has found a groove late in the year, and over his last eight outings since the beginning of August he's produced a 2.86 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:19 K:BB in 50.1 innings with a 5-3 record. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which is set to come on the road next week in Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Greene has 3 hits and Dingler hits slump-breaking homer in Tigers' 6-2 win over Rockies

Riley Greene had three hits, Dillon Dingler homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Rockies play the Tigers looking to end road losing streak

The Colorado Rockies travel to the Detroit Tigers looking to end a seven-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Riley Greene goes deep twice, Framber Valdez dominates in Tigers win Riley Greene homered twice and drove in four runs, while Framber Valdez pitched seven scoreless innings.

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLIVE.COM

Goes seven scoreless in win Valdez (9-10) earned the win against the Guardians on Saturday, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out three over seven scoreless innings.

Impact Valdez was given a lead in the first inning and cruised from there, throwing 60 of 94 pitches for strikes while allowing only singles despite inducing just five whiffs. The 32-year-old has now delivered three straight quality starts, though he's recorded just eight punchouts during that stretch. He'll take a 4.17 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 119:58 K:BB across 157.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Rockies next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Greene Day! All-Star lifts Tigers with 2 HRs off Messick, 4-hit showing CLEVELAND – Riley Greene loves hitting at Progressive Field, even if the numbers don’t always show it. The Tigers’ All-Star slugged a pair o...

SEPTEMBER 6 • MLB.COM

Riley Greene homers twice, drives in 4 runs in the Tigers' 6-0 win over the Guardians

Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Framber Valdez's Tigers Rebound Included His Best Number in 13 Months The Detroit Tigers did not receive the result they needed from Framber Valdez on Sunday, but they finally saw a version of the left-hander t...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Quality start in 10th loss Valdez (8-10) took the loss against the Dodgers on Sunday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out five.

Impact Valdez held his own versus a vaunted lineup, overcoming three extra-base hits (one home run) for a quality start. The southpaw is putting together a solid run on the mound as of late, either submitting a quality start or pitching at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer in five of his last seven appearances. He'll carry a 4.36 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 116:57 K:BB over 150.2 innings into his next scheduled outing in Cleveland.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Glasnow goes 7 innings to lead Dodgers to 6-1 win over Tigers

Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Framber Valdez, Tigers aim to get on track in finale vs. Dodgers Deadspin | Framber Valdez, Tigers aim to get on track in finale vs. Dodgers

AUGUST 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Why it doesn't matter how Framber Valdez performs for rest of contract duration with Tigers The Detroit Tigers have to be regretting their contract to Framber Valdez as he's already blown it in the season they needed the best versio...

AUGUST 30 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers and Dodgers meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Framber Valdez's Latest Outing Proves Tigers Huge Contract Was Mistake The Detroit Tigers and manager AJ Hinch dropped the first game of their recent series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

When can the Tigers reasonably get out of Framber Valdez's contract? After yet another clunker in a season full of them, Detroit is dealing with a serious case of buyer's remorse — with no easy exit in sight.

AUGUST 25 • FANSIDED.COM

Aranda's home run and Rasmussen's six strong innings lead Rays past slumping Tigers, 4-1

Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

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