Sources: LHP Framber Valdez, Tigers reach 3-year, $115M deal

Framber Valdez and the Tigers are in agreement on a three-year, $115 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, the highest average annual value ever for a left-handed pitcher.

What Framber Valdez Signing Must Indicate for the Toronto Blue Jays

The Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez, which feels as if the Toronto Blue Jays are done making big-time moves in free agency.

The Baltimore Orioles Need to Act Quick Following Framber Valdez Update

Valdez joins Detroit, leaving Baltimore scrambling. The Orioles must quickly pivot to secure starting pitching, exploring free agency or a costly trade.

Framber Valdez’s big payday. Plus: How Brendan Donovan became a Mariner

In the end, Valdez will reunite with former manager A.J. Hinch in Detroit for three years and $115 million. That’s $38.3 million in AAV, a new record for left-handed pitchers (the old record: Blake Snell at $36.4 million per year).

Framber Valdez Off the Board as Padres’ Rotation Questions Deepen

The painful offseason in San Diego continues as the last star free-agent pitcher has officially come off the board. Left-handed ace Framber Valdez has signed a

Orioles predicted to pivot after whiffing on Framber Valdez, sign $75 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate as Plan B

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