7:37 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (3-1) picked up the win over Oakland on Wednesday, hurling seven shutout innings while allowing just two hits and two walks. He struck out eight.

7:08 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) allowed two runs on five hits over five innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over the Rockies.

2:23 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) Astros removed Valdez (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Saturday, per the MLB transaction log.

1:19 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (elbow) will start Sunday's game against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

6:39 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (elbow) completed a 40-pitch bullpen session Wednesday and is scheduled to pitch Saturday or Sunday against the Rockies in Mexico City, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

2:46 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (elbow) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

5:14 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Valdez (elbow) played catch Friday and could throw off a mound as soon as Saturday or Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:29 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (elbow) played some light catch Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

2:29 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (elbow) said he's scheduled to play catch Tuesday and hopes to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:34 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Valdez (elbow) is feeling better and could play catch within the next few days, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

6:19 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow inflammation, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

6:03 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) was scratched ahead of his scheduled start Monday against the Rangers after experiencing soreness in the top of his left elbow after playing catch, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:17 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) will not start Monday's game against the Rangers, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

7:57 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) allowed three runs on five hits and six walks over 4.2 innings in a no-decision Thursday against the Yankees. He struck out five.

3:23 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) manager Joe Espada announced Friday that Valdez will be the team's Opening Day starter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

8:16 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) will not make his scheduled Grapefruit League start Wednesday against the Mets and will instead face hitters in a simulated game, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

7:38 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) signed a one-year, $12.1 million contract with the Astros on Thursday to arbitration, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

2:42 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) will start Sunday in Game 6 of the ALCS against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:34 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) will start Monday against Texas in Game 2 of the ALCS, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:43 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) will start for the Astros on Sunday in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

6:25 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (10-9) picked up the win in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over the Red Sox, giving up four runs (two earned) on five hits over six innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.

6:23 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (calf) will start Friday in Oakland, Greg Rajan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:14 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (calf) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Greg Rajan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

3:37 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) manager Dusty Baker said in an interview on SportsTalk 790 in Houston on Tuesday that he's unsure whether Valdez (calf) will be ready for his next scheduled start Friday in Oakland.

4:48 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Valdez won't be available to pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:56 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (ankle) has been cleared to make his next start Saturday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

2:06 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (ankle) will start for the Astros on Thursday versus the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

2:28 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) won't make his scheduled start Sunday against the Rangers due to a sprained ankle, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:02 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (7-6) took the loss Tuesday as the Astros were downed 4-2 by the Cardinals, giving up four runs on eight hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.

4:19 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (6-5) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over five innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out five.

10:02 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (5-4) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over six innings in a 6-3 victory over the A's. He struck out five.

4:47 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (2-4) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings in a 4-2 loss against the Giants. He struck out eight.

5:54 AM - Framber Valdez (HOU) (2-3) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on eight hits over seven innings against the Phillies. He struck out three and did not walk a batter.

2:12 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) will start Opening Day versus the White Sox on Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

4:40 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) general manager Dana Brown announced Wednesday that Valdez won't pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.