Framber Valdez disaster leaves Tigers running out of time

Detroit Tigers postgame analysis after an 11-2 loss against the Chicago Cubs on July 21, 2026, at Wrigley Field. In this video, I break down: The first-inning nightmare for Framber Valdez, who allowed six runs while recording two outs before getting pulled at 42 pitches. Will the Valdez contract come back to haunt Scott Harris? Why the Tigers are running out of time with 11 games until the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The Tigers placing potential trade chip Jack Flaherty on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday's game, which sidelines him until after the trade deadline. Subscribe for Tigers coverage.