José Valdez (baseball, born 1990)

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = José Valdez

| image = José Valdez on July 31, 2015.jpg

| image_size = 240px

| caption = Valdez with the Detroit Tigers

| team = Free agent

| number =

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|3|1}}

| birth_place = Don Gregorio Nizao, Dominican Republic

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = July 31

| debutyear = 2015

| debutteam = Detroit Tigers

| debut2league= CPBL

| debut2date = November 4

| debut2year = 2021

| debut2team = CTBC Brothers

| statyear = 2018 season

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 2–4

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 6.34

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 47

| stat2year = 2022 season

| stat2league = CPBL

| stat21label = Win–loss record

| stat21value = 3–6

| stat22label = Earned run average

| stat22value = 3.71

| stat23label = Strikeouts

| stat23value = 35

| teams =

Detroit Tigers ({{mlby|2015}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2017}})
San Diego Padres ({{mlby|2017}})
San Francisco Giants ({{mlby|2018}})
CTBC Brothers ({{by|2021}})
Fubon Guardians ({{by|2022}})

|awards =

;CPBL

Taiwan Series champion (2021)

}}

José Alfredo Valdez (born March 1, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He has also played in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the CTBC Brothers and Fubon Guardians.

Career

=Detroit Tigers=

Valdez played for the Dominican Summer League Tigers from 2009 to 2011. He played for the Gulf Coast Tigers in 2012. He played the 2013 season with the West Michigan Whitecaps and the Lakeland Flying Tigers and was the closer for both teams.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/index.ssf/2013/06/future_is_bright_for_whitecaps.html|title=Future is bright for Whitecaps closer Jose Valdez|work=MLive.com|date=14 June 2013|access-date=January 16, 2015}} He finished the season with 33 saves and a 2.74 earned run average. He was added to the Tigers 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20131120&content_id=64065488&vkey=pr_det&c_id=det |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231722/http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20131120&content_id=64065488&vkey=pr_det&c_id=det |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 2, 2013 |title=Tigers purchase contracts of seven players |work=MLB.com |date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013}}

Valdez was recalled by the Tigers on July 31, 2015, and made his major league debut later that night in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. In his debut, Valdez faced four batters, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and one walk, without recording an out in the inning, and taking the loss. Prior to being recalled, Valdez was 2–0 with one save, and a 2.03 ERA over his last 10 games with the Toledo Mud Hens.{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/07/31/detroit-tigers-valdez/30968495/ |title=Orioles rock Jose Valdez in his major league debut |publisher=Detroit Free Press|first=George |last=Sipple |date=July 31, 2015 |access-date=July 31, 2015}} He was optioned back to Toledo on August 4 after his lone start to make room on the roster for Matt Boyd, who started the next day.{{Cite news|url = http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2015/08/detroit_tigers_option_reliever_8.html|title = Detroit Tigers option reliever Jose Valdez to Toledo, shift Buck Farmer to bullpen|last = Schmehl|first = James|website=Mlive.com|date = August 4, 2015}}

Valdez had a 4–4 record and a 3.44 ERA in 38 appearances with Toledo, having allowed 44 hits over 52{{frac|1|3}} innings, with 33 walks and 40 strikeouts.{{Cite news|url = http://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2015/08/20/detroit-tigers-guido-knudson/32056001/|title = Wounded Tigers place Norris, Sanchez on disabled list|last = Sipple|first = George|website=Freep.com|date = August 20, 2015|access-date = August 20, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/144314818/anibal-sanchez-daniel-norris-placed-on-dl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823002945/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/144314818/anibal-sanchez-daniel-norris-placed-on-dl |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 23, 2015 |title=Tigers place Anibal, Norris on disabled list |website=Mlb.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=August 20, 2015 |access-date=August 20, 2015}} Valdez was called up to the Tigers again on August 20, 2015, when starters Daniel Norris and Aníbal Sánchez were placed on the disabled list. He made a total of seven appearances (9 innings) with the big-league club in 2015.

=Los Angeles Angels=

On June 7, 2016, the Tigers traded Valdez to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.{{cite web |url=http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/182696170/tigers-trade-jose-valdez-to-angels-for-cash |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611053255/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/182696170/tigers-trade-jose-valdez-to-angels-for-cash |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 11, 2016 |title=Tigers trade reliever Valdez to Angels for cash |website=MLB.com |first=Jason |last=Beck |date=June 7, 2016 |access-date=June 7, 2016}}

=San Diego Padres=

Valdez was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres on May 10, 2017.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sd-sp-padres-fowler-weaver-short-leash-20170510-story.html|title=Padres' Ron Fowler: Jered Weaver on 'short leash'|website=Sandiegouniontribune.com|date=10 May 2017}} In 13 games for the Padres, he struggled to a 7.94 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 17 innings pitched. On September 18, 2017, Valdez was designated for assignment by the Padres.{{Cite web|title=Padres Designate Dusty Coleman, Jose Valdez|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/padres-designate-dusty-coleman-jose-valdez-2.html|access-date=February 11, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 18, 2017 |language=en}} He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas on September 21.{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 9/21/17|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/09/padres-outright-dusty-coleman-jose-valdez.html|access-date=February 11, 2025|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 21, 2017 |language=en}} Valdez elected free agency on October 16.

=San Francisco Giants=

Valdez signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on January 4, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/giants-to-sign-hector-sanchez-chase-darnaud-jose-valdez.html|title=Giants To Sign Hector Sanchez, Chase d'Arnaud, Jose Valdez|first=Jeff|last=Todd|website=Mlbtraderumors.com|date=January 4, 2018|access-date=January 5, 2018}} In 37 appearances out of the bullpen, he compiled a 3–4 record and 4.93 ERA with 58 strikeouts across {{fraction|49|1|3}} innings pitched. Valdez elected free agency following the season on November 2.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|website=Baseballamerica.com|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}

=Diablos Rojos del México=

On March 21, 2019, Valdez signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. In 4 games for Mexico, he struggled to a 27.00 ERA with 5 strikeouts across {{fraction|2|2|3}} innings of relief. Valdez was released by the team on May 1.

=Rieleros de Aguascalientes=

On May 10, 2019, Valdez signed with the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League. In 22 games (16 starts) for Aguascalientes, he went 6-3 with a 4.83 ERA and 82 strikeouts across {{fraction|100|2|3}} innings of work. Valdez was released by the Rieleros on December 31.

=Pericos de Puebla=

On May 20, 2021, Valdez signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. In 13 starts for Puebla, he went 6-1 with a 5.00 ERA and 69 strikeouts across 72 innings.

=CTBC Brothers=

On September 29, 2021, Valdez signed with the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. Valdez started the Taiwan Series–clinching game against the Uni-President Lions, throwing 8 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts and earning the MVP of the Game award. He was not re-signed for the 2022 season, and became a free agent.{{cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/ctbc-brothers-win-2021-taiwan-series-championship/|title=CTBC Brothers Win 2021 Taiwan Series Championship|website=Cpblstats.com|date=December 2, 2021|access-date=January 16, 2022}}

=Fubon Guardians=

On February 7, 2022, Valdez signed with the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League for the 2022 season.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GOCPBL/status/1490936513735311360|title=Fubon Guardians have signed José Valdez for the 2022 #CPBL season.|website=Twitter.com|access-date=February 10, 2022}} He pitched to a 4.17 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 49.2 innings. Valdez was released on July 28.{{cite web|url=http://cpblstats.com/fubon-guardians-release-jose-valdez/|title=Fubon Guardians Release José Valdez|website=CPBLStats.com|date=July 28, 2022|access-date=September 17, 2022}}

=El Águila de Veracruz=

On May 19, 2023, Valdez signed with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=https://elaguilabeisbol.com/jose-valdez-llega-a-el-aguila/|title=JOSÉ VALDEZ LLEGA A EL ÁGUILA|website=elaguiladeveracruz.com|date=May 19, 2023|language=ES|accessdate=May 19, 2023}} In 8 games, he registered a 2–2 record with a 6.11 ERA and 28 strikeouts over {{fraction|35|1|3}} innings. Valdez was waived on July 3.{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-3-de-julio-de-2023|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de julio de 2023|website=Minor League Baseball|language=ES|date=July 3, 2023|access-date=July 4, 2023}}

=Generales de Durango=

On July 12, 2023, Valdez signed with the Generales de Durango of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=José Valdez already wears the flannel of the Generals of Durango - El Sol de Durango|url=https://euro.eseuro.com/local/amp/623502|access-date=July 29, 2023|website=euro.eseuro.com|language=en}} In 10 games (9 starts) for Durango, he struggled to a 1–8 record and 7.40 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 45 innings. Valdez was released by the Generales on June 6.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 6 de junio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-6-de-junio-de-2024|access-date=June 7, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}}