Al Rojas Vivo: Framber Valdez repeats leadership for the second week
Framber Valdez repeats as the best Latin pitcher of a ranking in which Andrés Muñoz and Robert Suárez claim their place
The Dominican left -handed of the Houston Astros, Framber Valdez, held the first place and the closure Andrés Muñoz, Mexican of Seattle, and Robert Suárez, Venezuelan of San Diego, spaces were opened in the top 5, according to the tenth installment of the ranking of Latin pitchers of ‘Al Rojas Vivo’which for 20 consecutive seasons has recognized the work of our players during the regular major league series.
‘Al Rojas Vivo’ Take into account the statistics of the whole year until Monday’s matches. Players are not considered for their salaries, level or fame, but for their performance during the current season.
1: Framber Valdez
Pos.: Opener | Team: Houston Astros | Previous ranking: 1
Statistics 2025
After pulling full game of 83 launches, Dominican left -hander Framber Valdez struck out 11 batters in seven episodes, extending their domain streak. ‘Fat’ has 5-1, 2.39 in its last seven openings. In the season, Valdez (6-4, 3.07 in 13 outputs) is first in complete games (2), second in innings (85.0) and sixth in strikeouts (84) in the American league. He has 1.06 whip and the opposition beats him .209.
Pos.: Opener | Team: Milwaukee Brewers | Previous ranking: 2
Statistics 2025
Dominican law Freddy Peralta did not allow a career in six entries in his last presentation, when he came out without decision. It has an effectiveness of 2.62 in its last seven outings, but only won two of them. In the National League, Peralta (5-4, 2.69 in 13 outputs) is sixth in effectiveness and allowed batting (.206) and tenth in innings (78.0). It has 77 strikeouts and 1.16 of whip.
Pos.: Opener | Team: Philadelphia Phillies | Previous ranking: 4
Statistics 2025
The Dominican left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, of the Phillies, had a 1-1 mark in two openings last week, after not getting decision in the previous four. Sánchez (5-2, 3.10 in 13 departures) is seventh in strikeouts for nine entries (10.28) and tenth in total fan (78) in the National League. He has worked 72.2 entries.
4: Andrés Muñoz
Pos.: Cerrator | Team: Seattle Mariners | Previous ranking: 6
Statistics 2025
The Mexican Mariners closure, Andrés Muñoz, has a 2-0 mark, effectiveness of 1.30 (4 clean races at 27.2 innings) with 18 rescues, while heading to its second consecutive appearance in the major league stars game. Muñoz has struck 36 rivals, has transferred to 10 and has arrested the opposition to an .140 batting average (93-13 with 1 homer) in 28 appearances.
5: Robert Suárez
Pos.: Cerrator | Team: San Diego Padres | Previous ranking: 7
Statistics 2025
The Venezuelan closer of the parents, Robert Suárez, has simply been invincible in 2025. Suarez has a 1-1, effectiveness of 1.78 and 32 strikeouts in 30.1 innings. He has turned 21 rescues into 23 opportunities, has not allowed a career in his last 11 appearances and has limited rival batters to an average .139 (101-14) without home run. Until now, there is not a single reason for Suarez not to attend his second game of stars followed.
Rest of the ranking
7- Carlos Estévez, Royals (2-1, 1.88, 19 SV, 27K, 13 BB, 28.2 IL)
8- Aroldis Chapman, Red Sox (3-2, 1.65, 11 SV, 37 K, 9 BB, 27.1 IP)
9- Edwin Díaz, Mets (3-0, 2.39, 14 SV, 40 K, 11 BB, 26.1 Il)
10- Jhoan Durán, Twins (4-1, 1.19, 10 SV, 36 K, 11 BB, 30.1 Il)
11- José Quintana, Breweers (4-1, 2.66, 31 K, 18 BB, 48.0 Il)
12- Pablo López, Twins (5-3, 2.82, 61 K, 14 BB, 60.2 Il)
13- Luis Castillo, Mariners (4-4, 3.31, 60 K. 23 BB, 73.1 Il)
14- José Berrios, Blue Jays (2-2, 3.38, 71 K, 32 BB, 82.2 Il)
15- Huáscar Brazobán, Mets (3-1, 1.72, 8 Holds, 37 K, 11 BB, 37.2 IL)
16- Camilo Doval, Giants (3-1, 1.50, 9 SV, 30 K, 13 BB, 30.0 Il)
17- Jesús Luzardo, Phillies (5-2, 4.46, 83 K, 24 BB, 72.2 Il)
Note: Updated statistics to Monday matches.
