Joel Valdez

25-Year-Old PitcherP
Cincinnati Reds AAA
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 3/26/2026
2026 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Joel Valdez in 2026. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a contract with the Phillies in September of 2018. Traded to the Yankees in November of 2021. Selected by the Reds in the 2024 minor-league Rule 5 Draft in December of 2024.
Shut down with shoulder injury
PCincinnati Reds  AAA
Shoulder
February 12, 2026
Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that Valdez will be shut down from throwing for a few weeks due to a shoulder issue, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis
Valdez finished the 2025 season with a 2.34 ERA and 67:25 K:BB over 57.2 innings between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Louisville. The 25-year-old was already a long shot to make the Opening Day roster, and the shoulder injury should essentially eliminate him from contention.
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Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
 
 
-28%
BAA vs RHP
2025
 
 
-28%
BAA vs RHP
2024
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2023
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2023vs Left .389 23 4 2 7 1 0 0
Since 2023vs Right .281 35 8 3 9 3 0 1
2025vs Left .389 23 4 2 7 1 0 0
2025vs Right .281 35 8 3 9 3 0 1
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Traded to Yankees
PNew York Yankees  AAA
November 19, 2021
Valdez and T.J. Rumsfield were traded from the Phillies to the Yankees on Friday in exchange for Nick Nelson and Donny Sands.
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