Brown said he will "listen on anybody" when asked if he would consider a trade of either starting pitcher Framber Valdez or outfielder Kyle Tucker, both of whom are expected to clear $15 million ...

Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also was among 148 players reaching deals, getting an $18 million, one-year contract. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker asked for the highest amount among 17 ...

Kyle Tucker was traded by the Astros to the Cubs ... including star pitcher Framber Valdez, have also been mentioned in trade talks. Valdez, like Tucker, will qualify for free agency next fall.

Valdez went 15-7 with a 2.91 ERA across 28 starts in 2024, fanning 169 and walking 55 in 176 1/3 innings. In seven major league seasons, all with Houston, he is 68-41 with a 3.30 ERA in 157 games ...

Houston left-hander Framber Valdez also reached a deal, an $18 million, one-year contract. Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker asked for the highest amount among players who swapped at $17.5 million.