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Astros, Framber Valdez

Astros agree to salary figures with Framber Valdez and seven others before arbitration deadline

The Houston Astros reached 2025 salary agreements with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players, a group including ace Framber Valdez, prior to Thursday’s deadline. Houston also agreed to terms with third baseman Isaac Paredes,

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Astros avoid arbitration with Valdez, all 7 other eligible players

The Astros announced they had reached deals with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players Thursday, highlighted by All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez agreeing to an $18 million contract for 2025,

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Astros hand Framber Valdez $18 million before contract season in surprise move

The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.

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Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero, Astros' Framber Valdez reach deals

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.

MLB Rumors · 4h

Astros, Framber Valdez Avoid Arbitration

The Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez have agreed to an $18MM salary to avoid arbitration, per a report from Chandler

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays avoid arbitration with $28.5 million deal

After winning his arbitration hearing with the Blue Jays a year ago, Guerrero and Toronto reached a settlement on Friday.

The Washington Post · 2h

Guerrero, Blue Jays agree at $28.5M on day of arbitration swap, Valdez, Astros at $18 million

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams were to exchange p

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Report: Framber Valdez, Astros Settle on $18M Contract; Pitcher Will Be 2026 MLB FA

Starting pitcher Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration on Thursday, according to ESPN's

The Canadian Press on MSN · 1h

Reports: Blue Jays, Guerrero avoid arbitration with one-year contract

The Toronto Blue Jays and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have avoided arbitration with a one-year contract worth US$28.5 million, according to multiple media reports.

Astros, Oregon and Bryce Boettcher

Chron on MSN · 4h

Astros could lose recent draft pick to college football career

PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) celebrates a turnover during the college football game between the Oregon Ducks and the UCLA Bruins on September 28. 2024, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Houston Astros draftee Bryce Boettcher to play another season of college football at Oregon

The Astros retain the rights to Bryce Boettcher if the outfielder decides to play baseball in 2026 after another football season at Oregon.

The New York Times · 1d

Astros’ draft pick Bryce Boettcher skipping 2025 spring training to play football at Oregon

Oregon secured a waiver for an additional year of football eligibility for Boettcher, who did not join the team until his sophomore season

Astros, Diamondbacks

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Astros trade infielder Grae Kessinger to Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks acquired infielder Grae Kessinger from the Astros in exchange for minor league right-hander Matthew Linskey.

Chron on MSN · 1d

Astros acquire Humble native in trade with Diamondbacks

The Houston Astros traded utility infielder Grae Kessinger to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday evening in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Matthew Linskey. For Kessinger, his departure from Houston after two MLB seasons signals a greater opportunity for future playing time.

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Astros acquire RHP Matthew Linskey from Diamondbacks

The Houston Astros have acquired minor league prospect RHP Matthew Linskey from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for IF Grae Kessinger. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown.

What's Next For Houston Astros After Franchise Legend Joins New Team?

The door was officially closed on a reunion with a Houston Astros franchise legend on Tuesday night. Future Hall of Fame ...

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Astros agree to terms with all eight arbitration-eligible players

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros have avoided arbitration and have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players: RHP Bryan Abreu, IF/OF Mauricio Dubón, ...

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Astros' Bryan Abreu: Avoids arbitration with Houston

The Astros and Abreu avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million contract Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. He was arbitration-eligible for a second time this winter.

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Astros 'checked in' on Alex Verdugo. Is he a fit in Houston?

Alex Verdugo #24 of the New York Yankees reacts after catching a fly ball for the final out of the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 31, 2024 in Houston, Texas.