Framber Valdez Accused of Intentional Hit

Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez is under fire for allegedly hitting his catcher, Cesar Salazar, with a pitch—a claim stirring up debate and outrage.

The drama unfolded during a tense game against the Yankees, where Valdez had already surrendered a game-changing grand slam to Trent Grisham in a 7-1 loss. Former MLB pitcher Dallas Braden claims the hit was no accident, labeling it 'absolute trash behavior' in a pointed tweet.

Valdez Defends His Actions

In a post-game statement through a translator, Valdez vehemently denied any intention to hit Salazar. He expressed regret over the misunderstanding, clarifying that a miscommunication on pitch selection was to blame.

'It was not intentional,' he asserted. 'I had called for a sinker, and with all the noise, I thought that’s what he wanted too.'