Should I draft Cristian Javier or Max Fried?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Cristian Javier or Max Fried.

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	5.15
ADP	163.00	63.61
PROJ	318.00	379.00
W	10	14
L	8	6
SV	0	0
IP	156.0	164.0
H	135	149
ER	68	60
K	174	155
BB	63	39
ERA	3.92	3.29
WHIP	1.27	1.15

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	62.0	212.0
W	3	7
L	1	3
SV	0	0
IP	34.2	90.0
H	30	69
ER	15	30
K	27	80
BB	19	27
ERA	3.95	3.00
WHIP	1.43	1.07

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	Three Braves takeaways: Max Fried's on a roll, Jarred Kelenic takes to leadoff and more Published June 24th, 2024 via The New York Times Braves News: Cardinals on deck, Jarred Kelenic, Max Fried and more Published June 23rd, 2024 via Battery Power Max Fried induces inning-ending double play \| 06/23/2024 Published June 23rd, 2024 via MLB.com Max Fried Strong In Sunday's Win Published June 23rd, 2024 Max Fried on his six-inning outing vs. Yankees Published June 23rd, 2024 via MLB.com Fried 'back to his old self' while pushing for All-Star bid Published June 23rd, 2024 via MLB.com Behind Max Fried, the Braves win a road series against one of the best teams in MLB Published June 23rd, 2024 via The Atlanta Journal Constitution Braves' Max Fried: Picks up seventh win Published June 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports

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