Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday. The Astros open their 2024 schedule on March 27 at home against the New York Mets.

Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday. In the Astros' opener last season against the New York Yankees at home,

When the Mets meet the Astros on March 27 in Houston, one pitcher will be making his fourth career Opening Day start. The other will be making his fifth career start of any kind. While it’s a notable contrast in experience,