Who Should I Draft?
Carlos Carrasco or Ian Anderson (2021)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Carlos Carrasco SP,RP - NYM  | Ian Anderson SP - ATL  | |
Expert |
85% Recommended by 17 of 20 experts |
15% Recommended by 3 of 20 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| ECR | # 23 | # 39 |
| Best Rank | # 14 | # 15 |
| Worst Rank | # 58 | # 69 |
| ADP | ||
| Composite | # 69 | # 102 |
| Best Rank | # 58 | # 89 |
| Worst Rank | # 103 | # 147 |
| Projections | ||
| Strikeouts | 196 | 155 |
| Wins | 12 | 10 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 3.57 | 3.86 |
| WHIP | 1.19 | 1.31 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Andy Behrens Yahoo! Sports | # 25 | # 37 |
| Scott Pianowski Yahoo! Sports | # 27 | # 37 |
| Site Projections RotoChamp | # 25 | # 57 |
| Jeff Boggis Fantasy Football Empire | # 21 | # 34 |
| Dalton Del Don Yahoo! Sports | # 18 | # 49 |
| Andrew Gould FantasyPros | # 20 | # 38 |
| Jake Ciely The Athletic | # 14 | # 69 |
| Joe Bond Fantasy Six Pack | # 17 | # 38 |
| Heath Capps Fake Teams | # 26 | # 39 |
| Nick Pollack Pitcher List | # 19 | # 41 |
| Nick Mariano RotoBaller | # 20 | # 51 |
| Dan Harris FantasyPros | # 19 | # 30 |
| Ariel Cohen FanGraphs | # 15 | # 43 |
| Brendan Tuma FantasyPros | # 23 | # 26 |
| Carmen Maiorano FantasyPros | # 27 | # 49 |
| Brad Camara FantasyPros | # 35 | # 46 |
| Joe Pisapia FantasyPros | # 22 | # 36 |
| Pierre Camus RotoBaller | # 31 | # 24 |
| Nate Miller FantasyPros | # 42 | # 34 |
| Mike Maher FantasyPros | # 58 | # 15 |
| Carlos Carrasco SP,RP - NYM | Ian Anderson SP - ATL | |
| 2020 Stats | ||
| Games Played | 12 | 6 |
| Games Started | 12 | 6 |
| Innings Pitched | 68.2 | 32.2 |
| Wins | 3 | 3 |
| Losses | 4 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Blown Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Holds | 0 | 0 |
| Hits Allowed | 55 | 21 |
| Earned Runs | 22 | 7 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 8 | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 82 | 41 |
| Walks | 27 | 14 |
| ERA | 2.91 | 1.95 |
| WHIP | 1.21 | 1.08 |
| Carlos Carrasco SP,RP - NYM | Ian Anderson SP - ATL | |
| 2021 Projections | ||
| Games Played | 29 | 25 |
| Games Started | 29 | 25 |
| Innings Pitched | 168.4 | 140.6 |
| Wins | 12 | 10 |
| Losses | 8 | 7 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Blown Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Holds | 0 | 0 |
| Hits Allowed | 150 | 121 |
| Earned Runs | 67 | 60 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 23 | 16 |
| Strikeouts | 196 | 155 |
| Walks | 51 | 63 |
| ERA | 3.57 | 3.86 |
| WHIP | 1.19 | 1.31 |
| Carlos Carrasco SP,RP - NYM | Ian Anderson SP - ATL | |
| News | ||
| Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco won’t pitch the first time through the rotation in the Grapefruit League. Brad Camara Sat, Feb 27th | ||
| Carlos Carrasco was absent from the Mets' first full-squad workout on Monday due to a "non-injury related issue," per manager Luis Rojas. Jon Mathisen Mon, Feb 22nd | ||
| The Indians traded RHP Carlos Carrasco and SS Francisco Lindor to the Mets in exchange for INF Andres Gimenez, RHP Josh Wolfe, OF Isaiah Greene and SS Ahmed Rosario. Brad Camara Thu, Jan 7th | ||
| Notes | ||
| Carrasco returned strong from his battle with leukemia in 2019 to post a 2.91 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 2020. Pretty much everything was back to normal with Carrasco's production other than his walk rate, where he went from several years under 6% to a 9.6% mark in 2020. That's likely just the oddities of a shortened season, however, and now that Carrasco is with the Mets, his stock should only go up. Not only should the Mets provide him with a better chance at wins, but their infield defense should be above average and Carrasco will play in a more favorable park. In other words, it's all gravy for Carrasco, and he can be drafted as an SP2. Dan Harris - FantasyPros | After rising through the minor leagues, Anderson had an excellent debut season with the Braves in 2020, pitching to a 1.95 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with a 29.7% strikeout rate. He was even better in four postseason starts, allowing just two runs over 18 2/3 innings while striking out 24. Anderson led all starters in barrel rate (just 1.2%), and has an excellent fastball, curveball, and changeup. His control isn't elite, but his raw stuff and prospect pedigree suggest that his 2020 season was no fluke. Draft him with confidence as a No. 2 starter. Dan Harris - FantasyPros | |
| We can completely write off Carrasco's 2019 season as the right-hander was going through a battle with leukemia. The 33-year-old heroically bounced back last summer, posting a 2.91 ERA to go along with a 1.21 WHIP and 82 strikeouts in 64 innings. A 9.6% walk rate is mildly concerning, but Carrasco misses enough bats that he should still be viewed as a reliable SP2/3. The perception around him seems to be that he isn't durable, but Carrasco started 30 games three times from 2015-18. Brendan Tuma - FantasyPros | ||
