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Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez to 3-year, $115 million contract

February 05, 2026 5 min read views
Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez to 3-year, $115 million contract
Story byDetroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez to 3-year, $115 million contractEvan Petzold, Detroit Free PressThu, February 5, 2026 at 2:02 AM UTC

The Detroit Tigers made a big splash in free agency.

The Tigers have signed left-hander Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out clause after the second year, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.

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The deal is pending a physical.

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.

This story will be updated.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez in MLB free agency

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