How Tigers can help Valdez regain All-Star form in 2027

The Detroit Tigers are focused on helping left-handed starter Framber Valdez regain his All-Star form for the 2027 season following an inconsistent first year with the club. Valdez led Detroit in starts, innings, wins, and strikeouts after signing a three-year, $115 million contract, but his 4.03 ERA and 17.8 percent strikeout rate marked significant career regressions.

Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris and manager A.J. Hinch highlighted late-season adjustments as the blueprint for Valdez's turnaround. Valdez posted a 1.93 ERA across four September starts after moving toward the middle of the pitching rubber and leaning more heavily on his curveball.