José Alfredo Valdez (born March 1, 1990) is a Dominican

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who is a free agent. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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. He has also played in the

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(CPBL) for the

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and

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Career

Detroit Tigers

Valdez played for the Dominican Summer League Tigers from 2009 to 2011. He played for the

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in 2012. He played the 2013 season with the

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and the

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and was the closer for both teams. He finished the season with 33 saves and a 2.74

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. He was added to the Tigers 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. Valdez was recalled by the Tigers on July 31, 2015, and made his major league debut later that night in a game against the

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. In his debut, Valdez faced four batters, allowing three hits, two earned runs, and one walk, without recording an out in the inning, and taking the loss. Prior to being recalled, Valdez was 2–0 with one save, and a 2.03 ERA over his last 10 games with the

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. He was optioned back to Toledo on August 4 after his lone start to make room on the roster for Matt Boyd, who started the next day. Valdez had a 4–4 record and a 3.44 ERA in 38 appearances with Toledo, having allowed 44 hits over 52 innings, with 33 walks and 40 strikeouts. Valdez was called up to the Tigers again on August 20, 2015, when starters

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and

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were placed on the

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. He made a total of seven appearances (9 innings) with the big-league club in 2015.

Los Angeles Angels

On June 7, 2016, the Tigers traded Valdez to the

in exchange for cash considerations.

San Diego Padres

Valdez was claimed off waivers by the

on May 10, 2017.

San Francisco Giants

Valdez signed a minor league contract with the

on January 4, 2018. In 37 appearances out of the bullpen, he compiled a 3–4 record and 4.93 ERA with 58 strikeouts across innings pitched. Valdez elected free agency following the season on November 2.

Diablos Rojos del México

On March 21, 2019, Valdez signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on May 1. In 4 games, he went 0-0 with a 27.00 ERA and 5 strikeouts across innings of relief.

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

On May 10, 2019, Valdez signed with the

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of the

. He was released on December 31. In 22 games (16 starts), he went 6-3 with a 4.83 ERA and 82 strikeouts across innings of work.

Pericos de Puebla

On May 20, 2021, Valdez signed with the

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of the

. In 13 starts, he went 6-1 with a 5.00 ERA and 69 strikeouts across 72 innings.

CTBC Brothers

On September 29, 2021, Valdez signed with the

of the

. Valdez started the

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–clinching game against the

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, throwing 8 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts and earning the MVP of the Game award. He was not re-signed for the 2022 season, and became a free agent.

Fubon Guardians

On February 7, 2022, Valdez signed with the

of the

for the 2022 season. He pitched to a 4.17 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 49.2 innings. Valdez was released on July 28.

El Águila de Veracruz

On May 19, 2023, Valdez signed with

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of the

. In 8 games, he registered a 2–2 record with a 6.11 ERA and 28 strikeouts over innings. Valdez was waived on July 3.

Generales de Durango

On July 12, 2023, Valdez signed with the

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of the

. In 10 games (9 starts) for Durango, he struggled to a 1–8 record and 7.40 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 45 innings. Valdez was released by the Generales on June 6.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Valdez, Jose 1990 births Living people Cañeros de Los Mochis players Cardenales de Lara players CTBC Brothers players Detroit Tigers players Diablos Rojos del México players Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Taiwan Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Dominican Summer League Tigers players El Águila de Veracruz players El Paso Chihuahuas players Erie SeaWolves players Fubon Guardians players Gigantes del Cibao players Gulf Coast Tigers players Lakeland Flying Tigers players Los Angeles Angels players Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Mexican League baseball pitchers Pericos de Puebla players Rieleros de Aguascalientes players Sacramento River Cats players Salt Lake Bees players San Diego Padres players San Francisco Giants players Toledo Mud Hens players West Michigan Whitecaps players