It turned out to be worth the wait for the Astros on Thursday night into Friday morning. Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings, Isaac Paredes hit two home runs and rookie left fielder Jacob Melt

Framber Valdez delivers a masterful 83-pitch complete game, marking his 9th career complete game, as the Astros take down the Rays 2-1.

It’s Thursday, June 5 and the Astros (33-28) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (23-39). Framber Valdez is slated to take the mound for Houston against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Oneil Cruz on Thursday, June 5, 2025, as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Houston Astros.

Yainer Diaz hit a walk-off home run and Framber Valdez threw an 83-pitch complete game to lift the Houston Astros past the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.

As the 2025 trade deadline nears, Houston Astros' Framber Valdez emerges as a prime trade target, given his expiring contract and the team's financial constraints. Despite being a cornerstone player,