Valdez (8-4) took the loss against Kansas City on Tuesday, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing three runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five.
The nine hits allowed by Valdez were his second most in a game this season, but he still managed to notch his second straight quality start. The southpaw surrendered only one run through five innings before a single off the bat of Hanser Alberto in the sixth provided a pair of decisive runs and sent Valdez to his fourth loss of the campaign. He'll carry a 3.16 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for Sunday at home versus Seattle.