Valdez Returns to Astros Stadium

Framber Valdez, the former Astros ace now donning a Tigers uniform, is set to face his old team in a charged-up showdown that feels like opening day. After eight seasons in Houston — where he earned two All-Star nods and a World Series ring — Valdez returns with gratitude, no hard feelings, and a $115M contract. The Astros honored him with a tribute video, but no contract talks when he became a free agent. Valdez, now 3-5 with a 4.40 ERA for Detroit, joked about facing legends like Altuve and Alvarez, ready to compete. He even caught up with old friends before the game, while the Astros await their own returning pitcher, Hunter Brown. This is more than a game — it’s a homecoming for a player who grew into a star on that very field. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b3c425cd6992763