| Tue 7/29 | Wed 7/30 | Thu 7/31 |
|---|---|---|
| WSN 8:10 PM EDT | WSN 2:10 PM EDT | --- |
Positions
SP
2026 Earned Positions
SP
All Leagues
Average $23.39
Median $24.00
Old School (5x5)
Average $21.48
Median $22.00
All Leagues
Average $24.70
Median $25.00
Old School (5x5)
Average $22.30
Median $23.50
Roster%
100%
Change
7Day
0.31%
30Day
0.31%
2025 OPL Round 5
OPL Roster%
25.00%
OPL Average Salary
$25.50
July 29, 2025 3:42 AM : Valdez did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over six innings against the Nationals. He struck out 12.
Analysis: The southpaw was in command Monday, matching his season high with 12 strikeouts. Valdez has looked like a true ace in 2025, backed by a 9.5 K/9 -- his highest strikeout rate since 2020. On the year, the 31-year-old holds a 2.62 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through 21 starts spanning 134 innings.
MLB Stats
Pitching
| Year | Team | G | GS | IP | WINS | SV | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | HOU | 8 | 5 | 37.0 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2.18919 | 1.24324 |
| 2019 | HOU | 26 | 8 | 70.2 | 4 | 0 | 68 | 5.85849 | 1.66981 |
| 2020 | HOU | 11 | 10 | 70.2 | 5 | 0 | 76 | 3.56604 | 1.11792 |
| 2021 | HOU | 22 | 22 | 134.2 | 11 | 0 | 125 | 3.14109 | 1.24752 |
| 2022 | HOU | 31 | 31 | 201.1 | 17 | 0 | 194 | 2.81623 | 1.15728 |
| 2023 | HOU | 31 | 31 | 198.0 | 12 | 0 | 200 | 3.45455 | 1.12626 |
| 2024 | HOU | 28 | 28 | 176.1 | 15 | 0 | 169 | 2.90926 | 1.10586 |
| 2025 | HOU | 21 | 21 | 134.0 | 11 | 0 | 141 | 2.61940 | 1.11194 |
MILB Stats
Pitching
| Year | Team | G | GS | IP | WINS | SV | K | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HOU (R) | 16 | 0 | 36.2 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3.68182 | 1.44545 |
| 2016 | HOU (R) | 2 | 2 | 10.2 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1.68750 | 0.93750 |
| 2016 | HOU (A-) | 5 | 2 | 21.2 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 3.73846 | 1.33846 |
| 2016 | HOU (A) | 6 | 6 | 35.1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 3.05660 | 1.18868 |
| 2016 | HOU (A+) | 1 | 1 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.76470 | 1.76470 |
| 2017 | HOU (A+) | 13 | 9 | 61.1 | 2 | 1 | 73 | 2.78804 | 1.14130 |
| 2017 | HOU (AA) | 12 | 9 | 49.0 | 5 | 0 | 53 | 5.87755 | 1.69388 |
| 2018 | HOU (AA) | 20 | 13 | 94.1 | 4 | 1 | 120 | 4.10247 | 1.28269 |
| 2018 | HOU (AAA) | 2 | 1 | 8.2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4.15384 | 1.26923 |
| 2019 | HOU (AAA) | 10 | 7 | 44.1 | 5 | 1 | 69 | 3.24812 | 1.03759 |
| 2021 | HOU (AAA) | 2 | 2 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1.28571 | 1.57143 |
Recent Games
Last 10 MLB Games
| Date | Team | Opponent | GS | Win | Save | Hold | IP | TBF | R | ER | H | K | BB | HBP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | HOU | WSN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | HOU | @ARI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2025 | HOU | TEX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | HOU | @LAD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 29, 2025 | HOU | CHC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | HOU | PHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | HOU | @ATH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | HOU | CHW | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | HOU | @PIT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2025 | HOU | TBR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 65.0 | 264 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 77 | 21 | 2 | 3 | ||
Avg Salary & Roster%
Last 30 days
2026 Position Eligibility Progress
To gain eligibility, a player must have 5 GS or 10 G at a position in the majors, or 20 G at a position in the minors.
Transaction History
| Date | Transaction Type | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2018 4:27 PM | add | Our Planet Automotive | $1 |
| October 12, 2018 1:00 PM | increase | Our Planet Automotive | $3 |
| November 20, 2018 2:20 PM | cut | Our Planet Automotive | $2 |
| August 6, 2020 1:57 PM | add | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $3 |
| September 30, 2020 7:27 PM | increase | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $5 |
| November 15, 2020 12:39 AM | increase | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $8 |
| October 9, 2021 3:54 AM | increase | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $10 |
| November 15, 2021 12:39 AM | increase | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $12 |
| October 14, 2022 1:26 AM | increase | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $14 |
| November 15, 2022 12:46 AM | increase | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $19 |
| October 12, 2023 11:15 AM | increase | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $21 |
| November 15, 2023 12:42 AM | increase | Mooby's Moof Milkers | $23 |
| December 29, 2023 4:45 PM | move | Bovine University (from Mooby's Moof Milkers) | $23 |
| February 1, 2024 10:11 PM | move | Mississippi Riversharks (from Bovine University) | $23 |
| October 10, 2024 12:34 AM | increase | Mississippi Riversharks | $25 |