Framber Valdez will start opening day for the Houston Astros, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday, a foregone outcome for the anchor of the team’s rotation. It is the fourth consecutive opening day nod for Valdez,

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.

When the Mets meet the Astros at 4:10 p.m. ET (3:10 CT) 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.