21 days ago

Framber Valdez Tigers Deal Includes $20M Bonus, Year 2 Opt-Out

Bob Nightengale reported new details on Detroit’s agreement with Framber Valdez: three years, $115 million, plus a $20 million signing bonus and an opt-out after the second season. The structure gives Valdez a big guarantee up front while preserving flexibility to re-enter the market quickly if he performs atop the Tigers’ rotation.