Should I draft Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Chris Sale?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Chris Sale.

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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Yoshinobu Yamamoto · Shoulder (Out)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	5.50	2.92
ADP	41.07	116.25
PROJ	370.00	324.00
W	13	9
L	7	5
SV	0	0
IP	164.0	137.0
H	144	118
ER	67	58
K	167	165
BB	41	38
ERA	3.68	3.81
WHIP	1.13	1.14

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	199.0	290.0
W	6	10
L	2	3
SV	0	0
IP	74.0	93.2
H	62	69
ER	24	29
K	84	118
BB	17	17
ERA	2.92	2.80
WHIP	1.07	.92

Recent News
	Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Provides Yoshinobu Yamamoto Injury Update Published June 27th, 2024 via Dodgers Nation Yoshinobu Yamamoto Update: 'Recovering Well' But Not Yet Throwing Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Dodgers Notes: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Injury Update, Blockbuster Trade Incoming for LA? Published June 27th, 2024 via Dodgers Nation Dodgers News: Latest Update On Yoshinobu Yamamoto Published June 26th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Yoshinobu Yamamoto Has Not Started Throwing Program Yet for Dodgers Published June 26th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Dodgers Injury Update: Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Timeline 'Much Less Certain' Published June 24th, 2024 via DodgerBlue.com Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto's injury is an unexpected speed bump Published June 21st, 2024 via True Blue LA Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto injuries won't change Dodgers' trade deadline plans thanks to division lead Published June 20th, 2024 via CBS Sports	Braves' Chris Sale: Dominant in tough-luck defeat Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Chris Sale Fans 11 In Tough-Luck Loss Published June 27th, 2024 Chris Sale Shines in Braves' 1-0 Loss to White Sox: A Recap of Sale's Stellar Performance Published June 27th, 2024 via BVM Sports Chris Sale passes Juan Marichal on all-time list \| 06/27/2024 Published June 27th, 2024 via MLB.com Chris Sale sets season high in strikeouts in Braves loss Published June 27th, 2024 via MLB.com White Sox beat Chris Sale, Braves thanks to Luis Robert Jr. home run Published June 27th, 2024 via Yahoo Sports Chris Sale strikes out 11 vs. White Sox \| 06/27/2024 Published June 27th, 2024 via MLB.com Chris Sale, Braves look to end road trip on a good note Published June 27th, 2024 via Battery Power

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