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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Framber Valdez, Tigers left-hander, received a 5-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story on Tuesday. Valdez had an extremely poor outing, allowing 8 runs in the first three innings before giving up back-to-back home runs to Willson Contreras (449 feet) and Wilyer Abreu (396 feet) to start the fourth inning. His next pitch was a 94.4 mph four-seam fastball that hit Story between the numbers—notably his first four-seamer thrown since August 3 of the previous season. The incident resulted in benches clearing. Valdez was ejected from the game and subsequently suspended for 5 games (reduced from 6), with manager A.J. Hinch also receiving a 1-game suspension. Valdez denied intentionality but few observers were convinced given the context and pitch selection.
Strengths
- + Veteran pitcher with 9 years of MLB experience
- + Signed to $115 million contract indicating prior value
- + Capable of throwing multiple pitch types
Weaknesses
- - Worst outing of 9-year career with 8 runs allowed in 3 innings
- - Suspended 5 games for intentionally hitting batter
- - Poor control and decision-making in high-pressure situation
- - Lack of credibility in denying intentional beaning
- - Emotional instability demonstrated by retaliatory pitch
- - Tigers rotation already depleted with 3 other starters on injured list
- - Allowed back-to-back home runs on consecutive pitches
About
Luis Valdez is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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