Overview
- Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports the Mets, Giants and Orioles have held meetings with the left-hander after Christmas.
- San Francisco’s meeting is framed as a positive step in pursuit following the club’s two-year, $22 million signing of Adrian Houser.
- Valdez posted a 3.66 ERA over 31 starts in 2025 and carries a 3.36 career ERA across eight seasons with the Astros.
- From 2022 through 2025 he averaged roughly 30 starts and about 192 innings per year, underscoring his durability.
- MLB.com’s Andrew Simon has labeled him a perfect fit for the Cubs given his ground-ball style with a strong middle infield, and no agreement has been reported with any team.