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Astros Ace Framber Valdez Poised for $200M Bidding War

12/25/2025

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The Houston Astros are likely to lose ace Framber Valdez in free agency, with offers around $200 million.
The Baltimore Orioles are in the running after signing Pete Alonso.
Paul Connor of SportsGrid predicts Valdez may join the Orioles, addressing their pitching weaknesses.
The New York Mets may outbid the Orioles if they pursue Valdez aggressively.

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Story summary

The Houston Astros are likely to lose ace Framber Valdez in free agency, with offers around $200 million.
The Baltimore Orioles are in the running after signing Pete Alonso.
Paul Connor of SportsGrid predicts Valdez may join the Orioles, addressing their pitching weaknesses.
The New York Mets may outbid the Orioles if they pursue Valdez aggressively.