MLB:
Given Valdez signs with the Padres, what is the expected fantasy impact on the Padres’ top arms Cease and King?
Qwiket AI:
Valdez would give San Diego a formidable trio, lifting the floor of the entire staff and heightening the Padres’ playoff odds. Cease and King would benefit from stronger protection and run support, but their cost in drafts would likely rise as Valdez’s ceiling competes for aces.
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Houston Astros: