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What does the trade market look like for Julio Teheran and do the Atlanta Braves have options?

By Jeff Schafer

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Pitching coach Chuck Hernandez of the Atlanta Braves talks to pitcher Julio Teheran, left, as catcher David Freitas, right, looks on after Teheran loaded the bases with New York Mets players in the first inning at SunTrust Park on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John Amis/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Pitching coach Chuck Hernandez of the Atlanta Braves talks to pitcher Julio Teheran, left, as catcher David Freitas, right, looks on after Teheran loaded the bases with New York Mets players in the first inning at SunTrust Park on September 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by John Amis/Getty Images) /
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Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran on the trade market? If so, where, how, when, what??

Absolutely. I think the Atlanta Braves would trade Teheran if the right scenario arises.  Problem is, that’s going to be difficult.

Other teams are in the market for a pitcher with the cost and potential of Teheran. Numerous teams could be interested in Teheran as there are many teams looking for a starting pitcher before the trade deadline. To name a few: Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, and the San Francisco Giants.

But one specific team that comes to mind due to recent events is the New York Yankees. The Yankees lost starter Jordan Montgomery for the year due to Tommy John surgery, and they are reportedly looking for a replacement.

Teheran is owed $8.2mil for 2018, and $11.17mil for 2019. The Yankees are looking for a starting pitcher that will cost under $12mil, and offering Teheran makes a lot of sense from the Atlanta Braves standpoint.

Trading Teheran straight up to the Yankees could provide a limited return for the Braves due to Teheran’s poor performances. If Atlanta were to attach a prospect with Teheran, I’m sure the Braves could snag a piece of the Yankees bullpen.

Now why would the Atlanta Braves want a piece of the Yankees bullpen?

Because their bullpen is arguably the best in all of MLB, and Atlanta needs some bullpen assistance. If the Yankees really want a pitcher like Teheran, it’s going to be difficult for them to say no to an offer from Atlanta.

The Braves bullpen is doing much better than last year, but adding a quality piece from the Yankees could help solidify the Atlanta bullpen.

Am I saying Atlanta could get Aroldis Chapman or Dellin Betances? No. But, Atlanta could get someone like Tommy Kahnle, Chad Green, Adam Warren, or former Atlanta Brave Chasen Shreve.

I’m not even sure that’s do-able even.  I’m sure teams aren’t drooling over Teheran at this moment.

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