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Tigers Shock MLB with Valdez Deal
6 Feb
Summary
- Framber Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million deal with the Tigers.
- Eugenio Suárez returns to Cincinnati on a one-year, $15 million contract.
- Tarik Skubal won a record arbitration case against the Tigers for $32 million.

The MLB offseason continues to deliver surprises as key players finalize contracts. Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers, a contract that notably includes an opt-out after the second season. This agreement makes Valdez the highest-paid left-handed and Latin-born pitcher by average annual value, despite his total earnings falling below some expectations.
In another significant move, Eugenio Suárez has signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds. This marks a homecoming for Suárez, who is expected to primarily serve as the designated hitter. His return to Cincinnati is anticipated to boost the team's power at Great American Ball Park.




