Valdez yielded three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings in Sunday's loss to Seattle. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.
Valdez was terrific Sunday, allowing just one Mariner to reach scoring position while giving up just three singles and a walk. He was in line for his ninth win of the year before Houston's bullpen allowed six runs over four frames in the extra-innings loss. It was his first scoreless outing since July 24 and he lowered his season ERA to 2.94 through 98 innings. Valdez is projected to face the Rangers on the road next weekend.