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- Framber Valdez made a strong spring-training debut for the Detroit Tigers by pitching three scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves in Lakeland, Florida.
- He struck out three and allowed only two singles, throwing 30 of 43 pitches for strikes.
- Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million contract and induced four groundouts.
- Despite the 5-2 loss, the outing contributes to optimism for Detroit’s rotation, which includes Justin Verlander and Tarik Skubal.
