Houston Astros fans react to star pitcher Framber Valdez being undecided on playing in the World Baseball Classic: "He needs to rest his arm"

Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez was slated to play for Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, but that is no longer a certainty. He has maintained that he wants to play in the international tournament, but is not sure if his health will allow it. This year will be the biggest season of his career, and he needs to be fully prepared for it.Many players have dropped out of the World Baseball Classic as the tournament approaches. Whether it is due to loyalty to their MLB team or injury concerns, they will have to decide soon. All the teams participating will have to finalize their rosters soon, laying all these uncertainties to rest.Hector Gomez shared the comments from Valdez on Twitter.Héctor Gómez@hgomez27Framber Valdez isn’t sure if he’ll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make&quot;.34426Framber Valdez isn’t sure if he’ll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make&quot;. https://t.co/fK3vS7hYXr&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make.&quot;This will be Framber Valdez's first season as the true No. 1 pitcher for the Houston Astros. With Justin Verlander's departure to the New York Mets, Valdez is the team's ace.In 2022, he proved that he is more than ready to take up that mantle. He pitched for an ERA of 2.82 and received his first All-Star selection. He was also instrumental in the team's World Series run.Mama Ninfa MLBPA/Astros Momma !@mama_ninfa@hgomez27 He is correct he needs to rest his arm6@hgomez27 He is correct he needs to rest his armandy@eltipo1521@hgomez27 It’s sad to see that every star players from our country always say that we are going to represent our country but when the time comes everyone step away 🤦🏽&zwj;♂️that’s why Milguel Tejada always will be a country player always@hgomez27 It’s sad to see that every star players from our country 🇩🇴 always say that we are going to represent our country but when the time comes everyone step away 🤦🏽&zwj;♂️that’s why Milguel Tejada always will be a country player alwaysbpd90287@bpd90287@hgomez27 @michaelschwab13 Don’t! Save it for the season@hgomez27 @michaelschwab13 Don’t! Save it for the seasonPitching has never been more valuable in the MLB than it is right now. Valdez is due for a contract extension soon, so it makes sense that he doesn't want to risk his health.As the top pitcher on one of the best teams in baseball, Framber Valdez will likely get a huge contract. The Houston Astros and their fans would prefer it if Valdez didn't risk his regular-season availability for the World Baseball Classic.Mario@MRJ2115@hgomez27 @astrosCTH Agree and he should talk with the Astros as well. He’s in line for a potential big contract soon. He shouldn’t do anything to risk it outside of normal preparation for a long season. If his agent lets him play, then he should fired.7@hgomez27 @astrosCTH Agree and he should talk with the Astros as well. He’s in line for a potential big contract soon. He shouldn’t do anything to risk it outside of normal preparation for a long season. If his agent lets him play, then he should fired.WorldChamp AstrosBeavis@Beavis4Tigers@hgomez27 Take all the time you need big man@hgomez27 Take all the time you need big manSkip Johannson@pcz852@hgomez27 Good answer Framber. Save those innings for the Stros!11@hgomez27 Good answer Framber. Save those innings for the Stros!The workload increased in 2022 for Framber Valdez and will increase even further in 2023. His development and growth will be critical to the Astros' success. Considering his importance to the team, it would not be surprising if the Houston Astros hope he doesn't play in the World Baseball Classic.Randy Wagstaff Pryzbylewski (JaIen Hurts Believer)@williebeemunRest up king twitter.com/hgomez27/statu…Héctor Gómez@hgomez27Framber Valdez isn’t sure if he’ll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make&quot;.34426Framber Valdez isn’t sure if he’ll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make&quot;. https://t.co/fK3vS7hYXrRest up king twitter.com/hgomez27/statu…Jeremy Kaufman@JeremyIKaufmanJim Crane and Dana Brown should sign Framber Valdez to a long extension before the season starts. twitter.com/hgomez27/statu…Héctor Gómez@hgomez27Framber Valdez isn’t sure if he’ll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make&quot;.31Framber Valdez isn’t sure if he’ll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make&quot;. https://t.co/fK3vS7hYXrJim Crane and Dana Brown should sign Framber Valdez to a long extension before the season starts. twitter.com/hgomez27/statu…2022 WS CHAMPS 🏆🍍🏆@R0BBI3R0B6That’s a smart ace twitter.com/hgomez27/statu…Héctor Gómez@hgomez27Framber Valdez isn’t sure if he’ll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make&quot;.1026Framber Valdez isn’t sure if he’ll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic:&quot;I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make&quot;. https://t.co/fK3vS7hYXrThat’s a smart ace twitter.com/hgomez27/statu…The Astros will need Valdez by Opening Day, which might mean he needs to miss the World Baseball Classic.The Houston Astros are looking to repeat as champions in 2023Division Series - Seattle Mariners v Houston Astros - Game TwoAnything less than a championship will be a disappointment for the Astros and their fans. It is a tough bar to clear but speaks to how well their team is built for future success.The loss of Justin Verlander would be impossible to overcome for many teams, but the Astros and Framber Valdez seem more than capable.

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