Should I draft Clay Holmes or Craig Kimbrel?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Clay Holmes or Craig Kimbrel.

PLEASE NOTE this is a draft choice comparison analysis based upon Preseason Projections only. As the baseball season is already underway, you may instead prefer to view our breakdown of a trade for these players which is based upon several more factors including in-season performance.

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Please note dynasty rankings are based upon our 2024 Preseason Projections and do not consider in-season performance.

Last Updated: Mar 23, 2024

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Clay Holmes

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Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.82	1.36
ADP	116.44	140.37
PROJ	293.00	253.00
W	2	2
L	3	4
SV	31	25
IP	65.0	61.0
H	53	50
ER	23	25
K	71	82
BB	24	27
ERA	3.18	3.69
WHIP	1.18	1.26

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	146.0	192.0
W	1	5
L	3	2
SV	19	19
IP	34.0	30.1
H	37	16
ER	10	8
K	34	44
BB	8	14
ERA	2.65	2.39
WHIP	1.32	1.00

Recent News
	How Yankees closer Clay Holmes ended up with his new 'subtle' entrance Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Yankees' Clay Holmes calls out culprit in brutal loss to Mariners Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Clay Holmes is becoming one of the Yankees' biggest difference-makers Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Morash: Clay Holmes 'absolutely an issue' for Yankees Published June 20th, 2024 via MSN Clay Holmes, Yankees react to closer's sudden slump Published June 20th, 2024 via MSN Bullpen report: Dedniel Núñez rising, concerns for Clay Holmes and more Published June 20th, 2024 via The New York Times Clay Holmes' Sudden Slump Begins To Bite Yankees Hard Published June 20th, 2024 via Pinstripes Nation Clay Holmes, Yankees react to closer's sudden slump Published June 20th, 2024 via NJ.com	Craig Kimbrel aims to propel Orioles to postseason glory Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Craig Kimbrel seals Orioles' 6-5 win \| 06/29/2024 \| Baltimore Orioles Published June 29th, 2024 via MLB.com Orioles' Craig Kimbrel: Works around two walks for save Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports Baltimore Orioles 'realize' they need to replace Craig Kimbrel, eyeing 3 trade targets at closer Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Orioles' Craig Kimbrel: Earns 18th save Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Craig Kimbrel secures the Orioles' win \| 06/28/2024 \| Baltimore Orioles Published June 28th, 2024 via MLB.com Orioles rookie throws Craig Kimbrel's 422nd save ball into Kauffman Stadium fountain, mocked by teammates Published June 27th, 2024 via Yahoo News Malaysia Craig Kimbrel Notches 17th Save Wednesday Published June 27th, 2024

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