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Orioles Remain Interested in Framber Valdez
The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly still in the mix for free-agent left-handed starting pitcher Framber Valdez, according to Roch Kubatko. Valdez is one of the top remaining free agent starters on the market. The Giants and Mets have reportedly shown interest, but the O's also remain in the mix. It seems that the O's would like to add a top-of-the-rotation pitcher ahead of the 2026 season. They've been linked to Justin Verlander, but his best days are likely behind him. Valdez could be a potential game-changer to an Orioles rotation that already has Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers as their top options. In 2025, Valdez posted a 3.66 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a 187/68 K/BB ratio across 31 starts with the Houston Astros. The 31-year-old could offer a significant boost to this O's rotation heading into the 2026 campaign.
Source: Roch Kubatko
Source: Roch Kubatko
