When you look at Framber Valdez’s start last night at Los Ángeles, you’ll see just a decent pitching line: 4 1⁄3 innings, four hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, two strikeouts, and —of course— the loss.
But it’s more than that. The Dominican lefty dazzled through the first four innings on Tuesday night. He allowed one single, gave up one base on balls, and struck out two Dodgers until the fifth. After the bunch of recent injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic, Valdez is a good option to fill the rotation, especially if he keeps dominating with his nasty curveball.