Should I draft Cristian Javier or Kenta Maeda?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Cristian Javier or Kenta Maeda.

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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Cristian Javier · Elbow (Out For Season)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	2.23	1.50
ADP	162.75	244.57
PROJ	318.00	268.00
W	10	7
L	8	9
SV	0	0
IP	156.0	141.0
H	135	129
ER	68	63
K	174	149
BB	63	39
ERA	3.92	4.02
WHIP	1.27	1.19

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	62.0	53.0
W	3	2
L	1	4
SV	0	0
IP	34.2	59.1
H	30	65
ER	15	38
K	27	45
BB	19	19
ERA	3.95	5.79
WHIP	1.43	1.42

Recent News
	When Will Cristian Javier Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN When Will Cristian Javier Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update Published June 20th, 2024 via MSN Cristian Javier injury: Astros pitcher hits IL with neck discomfort as Houston loses another rotation member Published June 20th, 2024 via MSN Cristian Javier injury: Astros pitcher hits IL with neck discomfort as Houston loses another rotation member Published June 17th, 2024 via MSN Astros' Cristian Javier: Moved to 60-day IL Published June 16th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cristian Javier injury update: Astros starter to get Tommy John surgery in latest blow to rotation, per report Published June 12th, 2024 via MSN Houston Astros' Framber Valdez dedicates complete game to injured teammate Cristian Javier Published June 10th, 2024 via MSN Astros right-hander Cristian Javier misses start against Nationals because of neck discomfort Published June 8th, 2024 via Yahoo Singapore News	Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda exits after taking liner off hip Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Kenta Maeda Leaves After Taking Liner To Hip Published June 29th, 2024 Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda OK after being hit by liner Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Kenta Maeda shines on the mound in Tigers' matchup against the Angels Published June 28th, 2024 via BVM Sports Kenta Maeda, Tigers drop game vs. Angels Published June 28th, 2024 via MLB.com Tigers SP Maeda leaves game after being hit by comebacker Published June 28th, 2024 via TSN Kenta Maeda To Throw A Bullpen On Wednesday Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Detroit pitcher Kenta Maeda says he's OK despite taking line drive off glove and stomach vs. Angels Published June 28th, 2024 via The Associated Press

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