Astros’ Framber Valdez takes “full responsibility” after catcher Salazar admits, “I pressed the wrong button”

Framber Valdez’s outing against the Yankees was marred by miscommunication, leading to a grand slam and a hit-by-pitch on his own catcher. Salazar admitted to pressing the wrong button on the PitchCom, causing the crossed signals. The Astros’ loss highlighted the importance of pitcher-catcher chemistry, especially with Valdez’s usual partner, Yainer Diaz, not behind the plate.