SHORT TERM FANTASY OUTLOOK AND WEEKLY RANKINGS

Framber Valdez is projected for 1.94 fantasy points in one game in week 3 which ranks him as the #49 projected starting pitcher for the week and a starter for most fantasy teams. This is projected to be a better than average game with more fantasy points than he is projected to average per game the rest of the season. He is ranked above Mike Minor but behind Homer Bailey. Week 4 will not be as good based on projected rank (#185). He is projected for -0.43 fantasy points.

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REST OF SEASON OUTLOOK AND POSITION RANK

Framber Valdez may be worth a roster spot in deeper leagues or may be a decent waiver wire pick up. His 1.27 projected fantasy points puts him at #134 behind Brendan McKay and ahead of Deivi Garcia. He has averaged -2.36 fantasy points in his past 26 games, which is less than our projected per game average. He is projected to average 0.05 fantasy points. His rank based on avg proj (#133) is better than his rank based on total fantasy points. Framber Valdez is expected to improve on last season's #202 fantasy position rank.

FANTASY PROJECTIONS AND ACTUAL STATS

The tables below show projected stats (totals and averages) for the rest of the season and upcoming weeks. Below the projection are actual stats from last season.