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Blue Jays' Romano replaces Astros' Valdez on American League All-Star roster
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Framber Valdez ties quality start record with shutout
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King Stock Photo - Alamy
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws during the first inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. (
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez looks into home plate before throwing a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Houston.
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith Stock Photo
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Kirk and Bichette push Blue Jays to brink of wild card berth with 11-4 win over Rays
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip Stock Photo - Alamy
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Kirk and Bichette push Blue Jays to brink of wild card berth with 11-4 win over Rays
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Framber Valdez allows four runs in loss to Cardinals
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip Stock Photo - Alamy
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Mariners erase 7-run deficit, sweep Blue Jays with 10-9 win
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Astros' Framber Valdez sets MLB mark with 25th quality start in row
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Houston Astros fans react to star pitcher Framber Valdez being undecided on playing in the World Baseball Classic: He needs to rest his arm