Should I draft Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Kevin Gausman?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Kevin Gausman.

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

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

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Injury Alert

Yoshinobu Yamamoto · Shoulder (Out)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	8.37	4.92
ADP	40.82	38.12
PROJ	370.00	460.00
W	13	14
L	7	8
SV	0	0
IP	164.0	187.0
H	144	173
ER	67	70
K	167	230
BB	41	48
ERA	3.68	3.37
WHIP	1.13	1.18

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	199.0	152.0
W	6	6
L	2	6
SV	0	0
IP	74.0	86.2
H	62	90
ER	24	41
K	84	84
BB	17	20
ERA	2.92	4.28
WHIP	1.07	1.28

Recent News
	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 Gavin Stone reminds Dodgers why he might be the best Yoshinobu Yamamoto alternative Published June 20th, 2024 via Yahoo Sports Did the Dodgers ignore warning signs with Yoshinobu Yamamoto injury? Published June 20th, 2024 via Dodgers Way MLB Notes: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sidelined with a Shoulder Injury Published June 19th, 2024 via JAPAN Forward 4 trade deadline targets for Dodgers after Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto injuries Published June 19th, 2024 via Dodgers Way Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Discusses Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Early Exit Published June 18th, 2024 via Athlon Sports	Red Sox vs. Kevin Gausman and the Blue Jays: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 25 Published June 24th, 2024 via Lineups Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman: Struggles with command in loss Published June 19th, 2024 via CBS Sports Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman roughed up by Twins again Published June 17th, 2024 via MSN Kevin Gausman's Home Woes: A Mystery for the Blue Jays Published June 16th, 2024 via SportsGrid Exploring Kevin Gausman's Home & Away Performance in 2024 Published June 16th, 2024 via Cherokee Tribune Ledger News Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman: Fans six in Friday's loss Published June 15th, 2024 via CBS Sports Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman gets painfully honest on offensive struggles Published June 15th, 2024 via ClutchPoints "If we don't pitch well, we'll probably lose" - Kevin Gausman opens up on Blue Jays struggles amid ongoing slump Published June 15th, 2024 via Sportskeeda

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