This is not an exaggeration. Facebook Twitter Email. They signed Odorizzi to a nice deal to replace his spot in the rotation and Valdez is not gonna take a spot on the 40 man. LFG!!! It is no secret that Valdez has been producing much improved results on the mound this season. Also, had there been no significant improvement as far as healing in that finger, Framber likely would be having surgery. He just pushed things until he had no choice. I’d guess there’s ligament damage and it’s not a simple broken bone. This is not an exaggeration. HIPA laws prevent the release of anything he does not wish released. Going to Minute Maid Park? Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdéz has a fractured left ring finger, an injury that could deal another blow to the team's banged-up starting rotation. The 27-year-old Dominican flourished into a durable workhorse in 2020, garnering American League Cy Young votes after posting a 3.57 ERA in 70 ⅔ innings. Valdez will head back to spring training to rehab, but there’s no timeline for a return to the mound. Right? Hard to imagine a simple fracture that’s catastrophic enough to put someone out of action for six whole months. Framber Valdez has had an interesting road to becoming a Houston Astros potential ace. David Barron, Staff Writer. Comments. With Framber Valdez sidelined, is it now Forrest Whitley’s time? Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury Pittsburgh Pirates fans sit in the bleachers during a spring training baseball game between … not saying what hou did was right no one should have a career threatening injury over it. Framber Valdez does not need season-ending surgery. Valdez was 5-3 with a 3.57 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) in 2020, striking out 76 batters and walking 16 in 70 2/3 innings. They’re mostly lawyers after all. Valdez met … Comments. The 27-year-old was hurt on the fifth pitch of his spring training debut Tuesday at Port St. Lucie, on a one-hopper off the bat of the New York Mets' Francisco Lindor for the second out of the first inning. Clearly, a final decision has yet to be made. ... (via Twitter). Alert: Prince Philip's coffin is lowered into the Royal Vault as his... 2 in critical condition after car splits in half in crash in front of... Court records offer details into Houston art museum burglary, Astros edge Mariners to end six-game losing streak. Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle … Valdez is … Thomas Eshelman threw 2 1/3 shutout innings in relief but the damage was done as Boston topped Baltimore, 8-3. Framber Valdez is a new man. Knees of Astros' Yordan Alvarez appear just fine. Rehab involves manually stretching that finger over and over to stretch it back out to normal after surgery. Copy Link. Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/4/21: Shohei Ohtani, Framber Valdez, and Jackie Bradley, Jr. Ligament rehab is very hard for fingers. HOUSTON -- Perhaps the biggest positive storyline for the Astros this season has been the evolution of left-hander Framber Valdez into a workhorse starting pitcher who’s throwing like an ace in the absence of Justin Verlander. Valdez … What do you expect? We are leveling off but still may experience a fourth spike before all is calmed down. Valdez met with Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles on Wednesday, and new images of the pitcher’s fractured left ring finger showed significant healing, according to the team. Facebook Twitter Email. This is the most obvious question and no reporter has published an answer. Fortunately, the experience of baseball players with COVID has been relatively mild. Even if Valdez returns, however, he’s likely to miss a decent chunk of time. The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow. Framber will be back after 6-8 weeks or so if I were to guess (based on other players TLs who had a similar injury) and Verlander will be back for the playoffs. Valdez’s return would offer sorely needed depth on an Astros’ pitching staff trying to absorb the innings jump that arrives after a 60-game season. Copy Link. Comments. Astros' Framber Valdez: Won't require surgery. Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle … I actually think baseball and sports have done a better job than the general population of avoiding the politics for something that in no way shape or form is political. Framber Valdéz. As in what part of the finger? The Rays will need to prepare for Framber Valdez carefully, respecting him the same way they have ace pitchers like Gerrit Cole or Hyun-Jin Ryu. Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Left 5-11, 239lb (180cm, 108kg) . The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow. Now, any innings they could squeeze out of him are precious. Twitter Share. Add the numbers of those who already had Covid to those who have been vaccinated to those who have passed away. There is plenty to like about Framber Valdez in 2020, at least on the surface. Framber Valdez out with a finger fracture. During a start earlier this month, Valdez fractured his left ring finger while fielding a ground ball hit … That points to how bad of a job that we have done. ANAHEIM, CA - … Valdez was able to remain in the game after sustaining the injury. Please login to leave a reply. Well, I hope that broken ring finger with an eye heals correctly when he returns, if that’s his plan. Karma must be drunk. Earlier reports suggested Valdez might miss the entire season after being recommended for … Sure, I would like to turn on a game and see cheering fans in the stands but not if it’s done without proper protocols. The 27-year-old was hurt on the fifth pitch of his spring training debut Tuesday at Port St. Lucie, on a one-hopper off the bat of the New York Mets' Francisco Lindor for the second out of the first inning. i can also see where the cheating spiraled out of control an organization desperate for there 1st ever ws might make you do some questionable things. But then when people get stupid politics is not far behind. Framber Valdez Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test The two-time AL Central champion Twins are hoping Happ can give them a veteran presence at the back of their rotation. Relative to the general manager half of Bill O’Brien, the franchise has a no-nonsense leader with a long-term plan, Smith: Rockets' John Wall experiment isn't working. Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker compared Framber Valdez’s healing powers to ‘The Predator.’ One season removed from falling one game short of … The Rockets should be smarter and more efficient than this. The Houston Astros have set their rotation for the first two games of the ALCS vs. the Rays, starting Framber Valdez in Game 1 and Lance McCullers in Game 2. By the way, 80 countries have populations larger than our seventh largest state. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2019 season “The fact that he’s able to start strengthening his arm and start stretching himself out a little bit puts him on the right track,” Click said. All they really have to do is place him on the 60 day and hope he gets better. Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/4/21: Shohei Ohtani, Framber Valdez, and Jackie Bradley, Jr. Framber Valdez tied a career high with 11 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, Kyle Tucker homered and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 Facebook Twitter Email. He can rehab as long as he needs to and maybe they get a late boost at the end of the year. 4 straight ALCS appearances, 2 WS (that went 7) and just missed a 3rd last season by a game. I watched the game where he got hurt and it looked like such an innocent play. Framber Valdéz. New, 15 comments The Astros suffered a tough blow on Wednesday, when Valdez was diagnosed with a fractured left ring finger. McClain: Nick Caserio’s goal is to maximize opportunities in... New Texans general manager says that not having a first- or second-round pick is not as big deal as some perceive it to be. Still, that Houston felt the need to go out and finalize a deal for Odorizzi less than a week after the Valdez injury suggests they aren’t all that optimistic, writes Jake Kaplan of the Athletic. He did, at LSU, where he covered the Tigers baseball team for nearly four years. Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/18/21: J.B. Bukauskas, Framber Valdez, and Joel Piñeiro Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdéz has a fractured left ring finger, an injury that could deal another blow to the team's banged-up starting rotation. Now if it is May, and then if it does not work, then maybe he has enough time to have the surgery, and be ready mid Feb for the opening of camp. ... (via Twitter). MARCH 17: Surgery has not been recommended for Valdez, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic tweets. We are at 537,119 this morning. Clearly, a final decision has yet to be made. 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Earning 1/2 WOBs: Daz Cameron got a pair of hits in the Tigers 5-4 loss to the Twins. Team: Houston Astros (majors, 10-day IL) Born: November 19, 1993 in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic do Debut: August 21, 2018 (Age 24-275d, 19,374th in MLB history) vs. SEA 4.1 IP, 2 H, 4 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, W . Chandler Rome joined the Houston Chronicle in 2018 to cover the Astros after spending one year in Tuscaloosa covering Alabama football - during which Nick Saban asked if he attended college. The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow. Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) during spring training workouts for the Astros at Ballpark of the … Framber Valdez, Blake Taylor answer call in Astros' win. Astros insider: Dusty Baker, Ryan Pressly and the... 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Framber Valdez is scheduled to take the mound for the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the ALDS this afternoon after putting up a very solid 6.0 inning start allowing two runs in Game 1. Valdez has one of the most durable arms in the organization. Framber Valdez tied a career-high with 11 strikeouts in 6 1/3 solid innings, Kyle Tucker homered and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night. When Valdez moves past that stage, Click surmised there could be a more concrete plan for his return. 2) while I’d like to see open commenting as much as possible, if the price of getting the info is closing comments, so be it. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- We’re less than three weeks away from Opening Day and things have been interesting at Astros' camp, where an injury to a frontline starter (Framber Valdez) and a top prospect (Forrest Whitley) have made headlines, as well as the acquisition of starter Jake Odorizzi and the news of eight pitchers being sent to quarantine for health and safety reasons. I still don’t understand why the surgery would make him miss the whole season. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdéz has a fractured left ring finger, an injury that could deal another blow to the team’s banged-up starting rotation. Copy Link. Earlier reports suggested Valdez might miss the entire season after being recommended for … Biden administration rescinds billions in Medicaid funding for... Houston attorney charged in $225 million tax fraud, Migrant children to be moved from shelter in Houston, feds say, Inside Lamar High’s $122M corporate makeover. That effort built on a quieter but no less encouraging 3.57 ERA/2.85 FIP over 70 ⅔ innings during the regular season. He is considering avoiding surgery and rehabbing his broken ring finger with an eye on returning later this season, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter).Earlier reports suggested Valdez might miss the entire season after being recommended for surgery. Out of the countries that have populations larger than our seventh largest state, we have the third highest per capita rate. Aug. 2, 2020 Updated: Aug. 2, 2020 10:33 p.m. Facebook Twitter Email. Team: Houston Astros (majors, 10-day IL) Born: November 19, 1993 in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic do Debut: August 21, 2018 (Age 24-275d, 19,374th in MLB history) vs. SEA 4.1 IP, 2 H, 4 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, W . The Rays will need to prepare for Framber Valdez carefully, respecting him the same way they have ace pitchers like Gerrit Cole or Hyun-Jin Ryu. You’re mad about 1 season. Framber Valdez profile page, biographical information, injury history and news The fractured ring finger on Astros pitcher Framber Valdez's throwing hand could cost him the entire 2021 season, according to a report by MLB insider Jon Heyman. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2019 season A second opinion on the appendage determined no surgery was needed, leaving open the possibility that Valdez could return this season. Earlier reports suggested Valdez might miss the entire season after being recommended for surgery. During a start earlier this month, Valdez fractured his left ring finger while fielding a ground ball hit … Two comments because I can’t figure out where else to put them. What else would you expect from all the Houston haters out there? Astros manager Dusty Baker described Framber Valdez's healing powers with a superhuman comparison. He has really stepped up and produced when the team needed it most. Valdez had not thrown since March 2, when he tried to field a Francisco Lindor ground ball with his pitching hand during a Grapefruit League game. Valdez was able to remain in the game after sustaining the injury. If it doesn’t work, he risks losing more time, potentially next year. Like most of my articles, this one will be poorly timed after giving up 8 runs across 11 hits a few days ago. “Following his outing, we decided to have Framber examined,” GM James Click said in a statement released by the club. Framber Valdez has been diagnosed with a fractured ring finger, and the initial recommendation is that he should undergo surgery which would cost him the 2021 season, per reports. Wasn’t this the plan a year ago with Verlander? Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker compared Framber Valdez’s healing powers to ‘The Predator.’ One season removed from falling one game short of … Jon Heyman gave Astros fans the bad news and further reports confirmed it was a fractured finger on … MARCH 6: Framber Valdez has not yet given up on pitching in 2021. When he may return remains muddled. If that is the case, is it even worth screwing with? I get that because it’s on his pitching hand it will take longer to recover from, but don’t people recover from broken limbs pretty quickly? Facebook Twitter Email Framber Valdez struck out a career-high 11 in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa drove in three runs as the Houston Astros snapped a three-game skid with an 11-4 … Valdez suffered the injury early in his spring training start against the Mets on Tuesday when he was struck on the pitching hand by a Francisco Lindor come-backer. Framber actually has shown improvement. Except one is a bone fracture in a finger and the other was ligament damage in an elbow. MARCH 6: Framber Valdez has not yet given up on pitching in 2021. Injured Astros lefthander Framber Valdez resumed throwing on flat ground this week in what general manager James Click called a “tremendous step forward” on his journey back from a fractured left ring finger. 1) I appreciate the COVID notes. It’s simple, basic math. HOUSTON -- Charlie Morton went down with an injury Sunday afternoon, but rookie Framber Valdez saved the day.Valdez threw six innings in relief of Morton, who was pulled after one inning with shoulder discomfort, and the lefty allowed one run on three hits while striking out nine batters to lead. Verlander was trying to salvage a season and went against medical advice, since he was facing having to have Tommy John regardless. One of the breakout stars of the 2020 postseason, Valdez rode his signature curveball to a 1.88 ERA in four playoff appearances while striking out 29 percent of opponents. Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) during spring training workouts for the Astros at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, Thursday, February 25, 2021. The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow. I’m sure there are differences between the two but this seems like a similar song and dance. And like the qualities implied in the old song “Amber Is The Color of Your Energy”, he is bringing happiness, success, and power. Since it potentially impacts rosters, service time, injury lists, and, occasionally has significant health implications, it’s info I want to know. The reporting on this has been poor. Click said Thursday that the club is “not at the timetable stage of things” because of the tenuous nature of Valdez’s injury. Karma injured Framber, who was in AA when the 2017 Astros cheated, and most of said cheaters have since moved on to other teams or retirement? July? Baseball has mostly done a very good job with players but needs to also protect fans. Valdez won't require surgery as his fractured left ring finger showed "significant healing" during Wednesday's evaluation, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.Season-ending surgery was recommended for the 27-year-old after he suffered the injury in early March, but he opted to hold off and still has a chance to pitch this season. no amount of blood will wash away the stain they put on themselves when they didn’t need to there were good enough to win in 17 without cheating. Framber Valdez does not need season-ending surgery. HOUSTON -- Perhaps the biggest positive storyline for the Astros this season has been the evolution of left-hander Framber Valdez into a workhorse starting pitcher who’s throwing like an ace in the absence of Justin Verlander. The initial recommendation to the 27-year-old left-hander Valdez is for surgery to repair the fracture, and the early belief is that could mean he'd miss the 2021 season, Heyman reports. Look’s like the Stro’s finally got fingered? Will they be attempting to win honestly in they make it this time? It wasn’t all bad for Houston, however, as one big bright spot shined through during the shortened season: the emergence of third-year lefty Framber Valdez. Email. Valdez suffered the injury early in his start against the Mets on Tuesday when he was struck on the pitching hand by a Francisco Lindor come-backer. Framber Valdez has not yet given up on pitching in 2021. It can be very painful and usually less than 100% mobility afterwards. Twitter Share. Truly sad. Solomon: Texans are in better shape with Nick Caserio. Coming off a breakout showing during the truncated 2020 season and subsequent postseason, Astros left-hander Framber Valdez appeared ready to reach new heights this year. Maybe the 5th successful season will convince you to trust. We are “leveling off” because we are testing less. The initial recommendation for top young Astros SP Framber Valdez is for surgery to repair his fractured ring finger, and the early belief is that could mean he’d miss the 2021 season, as I just said on @MLBNetwork.But the team is getting 2nd opinions before commenting further. MARCH 6: Framber Valdez has not yet given up on pitching in 2021. Email. I doubt it will and I don’t care. Astros manager Dusty Baker described Framber Valdez's healing powers with a superhuman comparison. Valdez is expected […] Of course we are going to level off. August? He covered most of the Astros' 2015 playoff run, too, as an intern for MLB.com. Player: Yordan Alvarez Position(s): 1B/OF: Opening Day Age: 21: 2018 Highest Level: AAA: Bats: Left: Throws: Right: Height: 6’5” Weight: 225 lbs. Email. A). WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdéz has a fractured left ring finger, an injury that could deal another blow to the team's banged-up starting rotation. Framber Valdez's fractured left ring finger showed "significant healing" and surgery has not been recommended, according to the Astros. Valdez met with Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles on Wednesday, and new images of the pitcher's fractured left ring finger showed significant healing, according to the team. HOUSTON -- Top Houston Astros prospect Forrest Whitley had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and left-hander Framber Valdez is improving after … Solid comment, also may be why he wants to avoid surgery, but ligaments don’t just heal on their own and fingers in general take a long time to heal due to less overall blood flow. The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that left-hander Framber Valdez has suffered a fractured left ring finger. He is considering avoiding surgery and rehabbing his broken ring finger with an eye on returning later this season, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter). Probably due to youth and good health but also could be related to the degree of exposure to the virus. Has to be some kind of soft tissue issue as well. Its a medical issue and he has the right to privacy. Has to be. We will also probably see another, shorter spike with all the restrictions being loosened and spring break in full swing. Twitter Share. Breakout star Framber Valdez will get the ball in game one, while Lance McCullers Jr. will start the second game on Monday night, per MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart and others (via Twitter… The initial recommendation for top young Astros SP Framber Valdez is for surgery to repair his fractured ring finger, and the early belief is that could mean he’d miss the 2021 season, as I … Valdez, Tucker lead Astros to 2-1 win over Rangers. Position: Pitcher Bats: Left • Throws: Left 5-11, 239lb (180cm, 108kg) . Comments. Despite the signing of Jake Odorizzi to a two-year deal, the Astros would, of course, welcome a healthy Valdez back into the fold. Framber Valdéz struck out 8 Mariners in 7 innings to give the Astros a critical 6-1 win. Ligaments are like rubber bands and finger bones are small. Other was ligament damage in an elbow Taylor answer call in Astros ' Yordan Alvarez appear fine! Him on the appendage determined no surgery was needed, leaving open the that. 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