Should I draft Clayton Kershaw or Lucas Giolito?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Clayton Kershaw or Lucas Giolito.

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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Clayton Kershaw · Shoulder (Out)

Lucas Giolito · Elbow (Out For Season)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.25	-0.32
ADP	257.35	223.04
PROJ	100.00	83.00
W	3	2
L	1	2
SV	0	0
IP	47.0	50.0
H	44	49
ER	21	26
K	50	53
BB	15	19
ERA	4.02	4.68
WHIP	1.26	1.36

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	0.0	0.0
W	0	0
L	0	0
SV	0	0
IP	0.0	0.0
H	0	0
ER	0	0
K	0	0
BB	0	0
ERA	0.00	0.00
WHIP	0.00	0.00

Recent News
	Dodgers Injury Update: No 'Hard Timeline' For Clayton Kershaw Published June 27th, 2024 via DodgerBlue.com Dodgers Notes: Shohei Ohtani Makes History, Clayton Kershaw Update, 3 Blockbuster Trade Candidates for LA Published June 27th, 2024 via Dodgers Nation Dave Roberts Reacts to Clayton Kershaw's Setback for Dodgers Published June 26th, 2024 via Dodgers Nation Rangers lucked out avoiding Clayton Kershaw in free agency as injuries mount Published June 26th, 2024 via Nolan Writin' Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw's Shoulder Woes Delay Comeback Published June 25th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Clayton Kershaw Shut Down From Throwing as Return to Dodgers Put on Hold Published June 25th, 2024 via MSN A necessary Dodgers-Angels crosstown trade after Clayton Kershaw setback Published June 25th, 2024 via FanSided Dodgers Shut Down Clayton Kershaw From Throwing Published June 25th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated	Lucas Giolito's moving tribute to the late Tyler Skaggs Published June 28th, 2024 via WEEI Red Sox announce signing of pitcher Lucas Giolito Published June 24th, 2024 via MSN Why Lucas Giolito might be most interesting man on Red Sox Published June 23rd, 2024 via MSN 'You're never going to see me slacking off': Lucas Giolito looks forward to a return to top form with Red Sox Published June 21st, 2024 via MSN Red Sox DFA right-hander to clear room for Lucas Giolito Published June 20th, 2024 via MSN Report: Red Sox sign RHP Lucas Giolito to two-year deal Published June 18th, 2024 via MSN Report: Red Sox $38.5M RHP Lucas Giolito has partially torn UCL, may need surgery Published June 14th, 2024 via MSN Sources: Red Sox RHP Lucas Giolito (elbow) might miss season Published June 11th, 2024 via MSN

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