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Atlanta Braves: The New Year is looking mighty bright!

By Dalton Skaggs

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a lead off double against the New York Mets on September 26, 2017 at Citi Field in Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Ender Inciarte #11 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after hitting a lead off double against the New York Mets on September 26, 2017 at Citi Field in Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 28: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 28, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 28: Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on September 28, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

2.) Julio Teheran

Teheran is having struggles in the new ballpark, but giving him the boot after one bad season is something I think you let Teheran try to work out. If that doesn’t work, then give him the boot:

  • April – 3.38 ERA
  • May – 6.12 ERA
  • June – 6.35 ERA
  • July – 4.45 ERA
  • August – 3.65 ERA
  • September – 3.19 ERA
  • 5.28 ERA first 3 months
  • 3.76 ERA last 3 months

Due to Teheran’s second half performance, I think it’s too early to give up on the #1 starter in the rotation (arguably #2 as compared to Folty).  Looking to trade Teheran right now is fully understandable as he still has some value.

Teheran will turn 27 in 2018, and already has 7 years of MLB experience. He will be pitching in the major leagues for many years to come, and has 3 years left on his contract with the Braves. He has been to 2 All Star games, and has 3 full seasons of 30+ games pitched with an ERA under 3.21 (2013 – 3.20, 2014 – 2.89, 2016 – 3.21).

It is highly likely that he will have a turnaround season in 2018 after his poor 2017 season, which is why I shy away at the idea of trading him anytime soon. The 2019 season will likely be the season that the Braves will be legitimate contenders for the playoffs, and I don’t feel too comfortable trading away someone with Teheran’s skillset and ability.

Teheran had a 5.86 ERA AT SunTrust Park and had a 3.14 ERA AWAY from SunTrust Park in 2017. Teheran made significant progress in the last 3 months of the season, pitching for a 3.76 ERA, showing that he can improve.

Similar to when a pitcher has to work out of a jam when they put runners on base, I think Atlanta should let Teheran work himself out of this jam where he struggles at home.

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