Should I draft Cristian Javier or Louie Varland?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Cristian Javier or Louie Varland.

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	1.52
ADP	162.85	Undrafted
PROJ	318.00	269.00
W	10	8
L	8	6
SV	0	0
IP	156.0	128.0
H	135	118
ER	68	55
K	174	138
BB	63	35
ERA	3.92	3.87
WHIP	1.27	1.20

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	62.0	2.0
W	3	0
L	1	4
SV	0	0
IP	34.2	26.0
H	30	33
ER	15	19
K	27	25
BB	19	10
ERA	3.95	6.58
WHIP	1.43	1.65

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	Louie Varland's seventh strikeout \| 06/30/2024 Published June 29th, 2024 via MLB.com Rookie Louie Varland throws 7 scoreless innings, Twins rout Astros 8-2 Published June 22nd, 2024 via AOL Twins' Louie Varland: Sent back to minors Published June 18th, 2024 via CBS Sports Breaking down Louie Varland's pitches \| 06/16/2024 \| Minnesota Twins Published June 16th, 2024 via MLB.com Twins vs Athletics Doubleheader: Louie Varland Joins Roster for Bullpen Duties Published June 16th, 2024 via BVM Sports Twins add Louie Varland as 27th man for doubleheader against Athletics Published June 16th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Twins' Louie Varland: Back with big club as 27th man Published June 16th, 2024 via CBS Sports Moving Louie Varland to the Bullpen Isn't Straightforward Published June 14th, 2024 via Twins Daily

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