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Astros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez (ankle) - ESPN
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Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
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Framber Valdez's First Complete Game Shutout Leads Astros to 7-0 Win Over the Tigers - The Crawfish Boxes
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Framber Valdez Fractured Finger Will Test Astros Rotation Depth
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Astros' Framber Valdez fractures finger during spring start; lefty could require surgery, per report
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Astros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez because of sprained ankle
Astros skipping scheduled start for Framber Valdez because of sprained ankle
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Astros starter Framber Valdez breaks finger in spring debut
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A little Dusty Baker guidance goes a long way for Astros' Framber Valdez