There is plenty to like about Framber Valdez in 2020, at least on the surface. His performance — 1.90 ERA/2.54 FIP in 23 2⁄3 innings — has helped steady the rocking ship known as the Astros pitching staff. Strikeouts are up and walks are down when compared to his 2018 and 2019 seasons. His batting average on balls in play (BABIP) is trending close to the previous season, which is interesting in its own right. But Valdez has made some noticeable inroads this year and the results have been mostly positive thus far. For a club with seven rookies on a staff of fourteen pitchers, any positive performance is a godsend.
Red Flags Abound for Framber Valdez
