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Summary: In a surprising, but not so surprising move, the Houston Astros have optioned starter Framber Valdez to Triple-A. This was his second straight game that he left after pitching less than three ⅓ innings. The timing for this could not be worse so close to the All-Star break and with the players available on the 40-man roster. Let's take a look at who is available? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices