Should I draft Kenta Maeda or Dylan Cease?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Kenta Maeda or Dylan Cease.

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

Strong Recommendation

Kenta Maeda

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Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.75	2.90
ADP	244.55	85.37
PROJ	268.00	322.00
W	7	9
L	9	8
SV	0	0
IP	141.0	160.0
H	129	144
ER	63	75
K	149	203
BB	39	72
ERA	4.02	4.22
WHIP	1.19	1.35

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	53.0	237.0
W	2	7
L	4	6
SV	0	0
IP	59.1	98.1
H	65	74
ER	38	42
K	45	125
BB	19	30
ERA	5.79	3.85
WHIP	1.42	1.06

Recent News
	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 Tigers' Kenta Maeda: Yields two runs Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports	Dylan Cease Ties Record in San Diego Padres History with Great Outing on Wednesday Published June 27th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Dylan Cease Strikes Out Nine Wednesday Published June 27th, 2024 Padres Daily: Dylan Cease good again; Kyle Higashioka pulling his weight; pen problems; schedule help Published June 27th, 2024 via The San Diego Union-Tribune Padres' Dylan Cease: Dominant in seventh victory Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Dylan Cease and the Padres leave the Nationals at a loss Published June 26th, 2024 via The Washington Post Padres ease into sweep of Nationals powered by Dylan Cease, Kyle Higashioka Published June 26th, 2024 via The San Diego Union-Tribune Dylan Cease's spectacular start \| 06/26/2024 \| San Diego Padres Published June 26th, 2024 via MLB.com Nationals vs. Dylan Cease and the Padres: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 26 Published June 26th, 2024 via Lineups

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