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Astros Face Playoff Drought, Valdez's Free Agency Looms
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- The Houston Astros missed the MLB playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade.
- Framber Valdez could reach free agency, with Mets, Orioles, Cubs among suitors; Cubs were the only playoff team.
- Valdez finished 13-11 with a 3.66 ERA in 192 innings, including a 10-strikeout win vs Oakland.
- If he leaves, replacing him will be challenging for the Astros.
