Valdez could challenge for a spot in the 2019 starting rotation, Andrew Simon of MLB.com reports.

Valdez won't start the Astros' regular-season finale Sunday against the Orioles, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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.Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez came in to replace an injured Charlie Morton on Sunday, pitching six innings of one-run baseball against the Angels. Valdez (4-1) struck out nine batters in relief and could be in line for a start with Morton suffering from shoulder discomfort. Valdez has allowed one run or less in four of his five starts this season so he will have plenty of sleeper value for his next start in DFS.

Valdez (4-1) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out nine over six innings of relief to pick up the win over the Angels on Sunday.

Valdez will be available to pitch out of the bullpen during this weekend's series against the Angels, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Valdez allowed four runs on five hits and four walks across four innings during Tuesday's win against the Tigers. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Valdez will start Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Valdez's spot in the rotation is not in jeopardy, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez was impressive again on Wednesday, tossing 5 1/3 innings of one-run baseball as the Astros beat the Twins 9-1. The rookie left-hander has been fantastic in each of his first four starts, allowing no more than one run in each start. Valdez (3-1) has allowed only 11 hits in 19 2/3 innings of work and currently carries a 1.07 WHIP. Manager A.J. Hinch has been cautious thus far with Valdez' workload, not allowing the young pitcher to throw more than 90 pitches in a start. If the team allows Valdez to get stretched out further, his fantasy value could increase even more. The rookie certainly could be worth an add on a short-term basis for his next start.

Valdez (3-1) got the win Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings against the Twins.

Valdez (2-1) allowed one run on two hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings, taking the loss against the Angels on Friday.

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Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez will face the Angels for the second time in a week Friday night at Minute Maid Park. The left-handed pitcher made his major league debut on August 21, throwing 4 1/3 innings out of the bullpen against the Mariners. The injury to Lance McCullers Jr. has opened the door for Valdez to make a few starts and tossed five innings of one-run baseball last Sunday against the Angels. There is a possibility Valdez has earned the opportunity to finish the season in the rotation but he will have to produce. Valdez in Triple-A was 6-5 with a 4.11 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 103 innings pitched this season.

Valdez will receive a second start Friday against the Angels, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports.

Valdez is slated to start his first major-league start Sunday against the Angels, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports.

Valdez (1-0) picked up a win in his major-league debut Tuesday, allowing one unearned run on two hits, one walk and two hit batsmen while striking out four over 4.1 innings in a 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Valdez was called up from Triple-A Fresno on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.