Should I draft Tyler Matzek or James Karinchak?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Tyler Matzek or James Karinchak.

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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Injury Alert

Tyler Matzek · Elbow (Out)

James Karinchak · Shoulder (Out)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.18	0.01
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
PROJ	90.00	106.00
W	3	1
L	1	3
SV	0	0
IP	49.0	50.0
H	46	36
ER	24	22
K	53	75
BB	26	29
ERA	4.41	3.96
WHIP	1.47	1.30

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	-6.0	0.0
W	0	0
L	0	0
SV	0	0
IP	10.0	0.0
H	16	0
ER	11	0
K	10	0
BB	3	0
ERA	9.90	0.00
WHIP	1.90	0.00

Recent News
	Braves reliever Tyler Matzek on his injury and his current progress Published July 2nd, 2024 via The Atlanta Journal Constitution Braves injury updates on Michael Harris II and Tyler Matzek Published June 29th, 2024 via Yardbarker Braves News: Michael Harris, Tyler Matzek updates, Charlie Morton stellar, and more Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Braves' Tyler Matzek: Throwing at 90 feet Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Braves sign infielder, Tyler Matzek to 60-day IL Published June 4th, 2024 via MSN Braves' Tyler Matzek: Shifted to 60-day IL Published June 4th, 2024 via CBS Sports Braves sign infielder, Tyler Matzek to 60-day IL Published June 4th, 2024 via Yardbarker Atlanta Braves add Brian Anderson to Major League Roster, Tyler Matzek Shifted to 60-Day Injured List Published June 4th, 2024 via BVM Sports	Guardians Expected To Call Up James Karinchak Friday Published June 24th, 2024 via MSN James Karinchak: A Glimpse Into His Athleticism And... Published June 21st, 2024 via Inkl James Karinchak Showcasing Pitching Prowess And... Published June 21st, 2024 via Inkl Guardians injury updates on Steven Kwan, Gavin Williams and James Karinchak Published May 17th, 2024 via cleveland.com Guardians option reliever James Karinchak to minors after latest ineffective outing Published April 26th, 2024 via Yahoo New Zealand News Guardians notes: James Karinchak to join team on road trip, nearing return to mound Published April 25th, 2024 via The Gazette Guardians notes: James Karinchak to join team on road trip, nearing return to mound Published April 25th, 2024 via Chronicle Telegram Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher James Karinchak delivers during the sixth inning in the continuation of a suspended ... Published April 23rd, 2024 via The Gazette

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