Framber Valdez
Coverage of Framber Valdez in the Nexus archive.
- Mariners vs. Tigers preview: Why Seattle's Bryan Woo should dominate Detroit's struggling offense
The Seattle Mariners, led by pitcher Bryan Woo, are set to face the Detroit Tigers, who have a struggling offense. The Tigers' rotation issues, including Framber Valdez's subpar performance, contrast with the Mariners' solid pitching and potential offensive improvements. Both teams are expected to make key decisions at the trade deadline.
- Tigers increasingly likely to trade Tarik Skubal before deadline as playoff hopes fade, reports say
The Detroit Tigers are increasingly likely to trade two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal before the deadline as their playoff hopes fade due to poor performance and injuries. Skubal, recovering from elbow surgery, could return by mid- to late-June, but the Tigers' struggles—third-worst offense/defense, struggling bullpen, and a 22-37 record—have made a trade more realistic, per Ken Rosenthal.