Chicago Cubs named a best fit for 2x All-Star Houston Astros pitcher
The Chicago Cubs finished the 2025 MLB season 92-70, good for second place in the National League Central Division and a Wild Card spot in the postseason. After defeating the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round, they fell 3-2 to the 97-65 Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series.
With the World Series ending this weekend, the Cubs, along with the rest of Major League Baseball, are looking ahead to 2026, starting with what players they will lose and add in free agency.
One aspect of the roster that certainly deserves some attention is their starting pitching, and there is a high-profile left-handed starter that could give a definite boost to manager Craig Counsell’s rotation.
The Chicago Cubs have been named a best fit for Framber Valdez
Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently ranked the top MLB free agents and what they could expect to be signed for during the offseason. He also listed each free agent’s best fits among MLB teams.
The number four free agent on his list is Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez, of whom he writes:
“Valdez has pitched in plenty of big games and has a track record of performing in the postseason. He’s an elite ground-ball pitcher who pitches deep into games. He did struggle down the stretch this season, allowing four or more runs in four of his final five starts and was the subject of some controversy. Even with that end to his season, he’s still the best starting pitcher in this year’s class.”
The controversy Bowden refers to is that Valdez allegedly crossed up his catcher, hitting him with a pitch. The left-hander claims that he hit him by mistake.
In eight seasons with the Astros, Valdez was 81-52 with a 3.36 ERA. Last season, he was 13-11 with a 3.66 ERA and threw two complete games.
Bowden projects Valdez to get six-year $190 million contract, and lists the Cubs as one of the teams that would be a best fit for him. Other teams listed are the Astros, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Padres, and San Francisco Giants.
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