In the annual rollout of MLB Network's "Top Player Right Now," lists, both Framber Valdez and Yainer Diaz rank in the Top 10.

In the 2025 cycle of MLB Network Top-10 position lists, the fan vote created a list that featured two Braves pitchers, the only team with multiple selections

Elsewhere in MLB Network's " Top 10 Right Now " so far: J.T. Realmuto is the fifth-ranked catcher, Brandon Marsh is the sixth-ranked centerfielder, and Jeff Hoffman (now with the Blue Jays) is the ninth-ranked reliever.

Cole dropped from No.1 to the No. 8 starting pitcher in the game. Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler was the top pitcher going into 2025. The 2024 American League Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers, was listed as No. 2, the top in the AL. National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves was No. 3.

It took him seven years, but Framber Valdez is finally getting the recognition he deserves. For the first time in his career, the Houston Astros ace made MLB Ne