Astros' Joe Espada Reacts to Being Publicly Called Out by Framber Valdez originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Left-handed starting pitcher Framber Valdez is in his eighth season with the Houston Astros, having made his big-league debut in 2018.

Framber Valdez said "it doesn't make sense" that the Astros had their right fielder shaded so far toward center field with a left-hander batting against him.

Houston ace Framber Valdez expresses frustration over defensive positioning during the Astros' loss to the Washington Nationals.