Framber Valdez Leads Astros to 3-0 Spring Training Win Over Nationals

In recent MLB spring training games, several pitchers showcased their potential for the upcoming season. Houston Astros' Framber Valdez delivered a strong performance with two shutout innings against the Washington Nationals, fueling expectations as a top free agent prospect (Source: SI.com). Washington Nationals' reliever Evan Reifert impressed with his effective slider, striking out three in a clean inning against the Miami Marlins, highlighting his potential as a bullpen asset (Source: SI.com). Meanwhile, Texas Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker struggled in his debut, allowing four earned runs, but displayed promising velocity on his pitches (Source: SI.com). Colorado Rockies reliever Zach Agnos, a former infielder, is emerging as a dark horse candidate with his competitive edge and versatile pitch mix (Source: Denver Post). Lastly, Atlanta Braves' Hurston Waldrep had a solid inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, aiming to improve upon his challenging MLB debut last year (Source: SI.com).