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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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JUPITER, FL – MARCH 01: Pitchers (L-R) Bartolo Colon, Matt Harvey, Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler pose for photos during media day at Traditions Field on March 1, 2016 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
JUPITER, FL – MARCH 01: Pitchers (L-R) Bartolo Colon, Matt Harvey, Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz and Zack Wheeler pose for photos during media day at Traditions Field on March 1, 2016 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) /

Who could Teheran be upgraded for?

In addition to the speculation of Chris Archer or Marcus Stroman, the Atlanta Braves could also be contenders in the newly speculated sweepstakes of Jacob deGrom or Noah Syndergaard.

The Mets recently announced that if they continue to lose, they will be willing to listen to trade offers for both deGrom and Thor.

Now that just got interesting!

This isn’t to take away from the possibility of Luiz Gohara, Mike Soroka, or even Kolby Allard filling Teheran’s spot in the rotation assuming a trade. But if Atlanta is planning to form a contenting rotation for 2019, here are some things to consider:

Brandon McCarthy and Aníbal Sánchez are going to be free agents once the 2018 season ends. The chance that Atlanta re-signs either of these two is minuscule. Assuming Atlanta keeps Teheran, the rotation for 2019 with no additions other than in-house could look something like: Folty, Newcomb, Teheran, Soroka, Gohara/Allard.

Atlanta is going to need a pitcher that can lead the rotation. This feeling differs from person to person, but I don’t feel comfortable having Folty or Newcomb being the “leaders” of the rotation just yet. I think Atlanta should bring in a solidified starting pitcher who could be lights out and lead the rotation. Atlanta needs an established pitcher in the rotation that can lead, not a player or players that are learning how to lead.

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