On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The Braves are coming off a series where they won two out of three over the Miami Marlins (at home).
Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Announced Retirement
GettyJulio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field on September 29, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.
With the season well underway, it’s worth noting that former Braves star Julio Teheran announced his retirement from baseball last month.
He wrote via Instagram on March 10 (translated to English): “Today I decide to close one of the best stages of my life. After many years this sport I have made the difficult decision to leave Game . it’s been years of many sacrifices, joys, learnings and moments that will mark my life forever. I thank God for this talent He gave me and for the health He gave me to make all this possible To my family that was with me since day 1 unconditionally And for being that motivation, that engine, that push when I thought there was nothing else there. To my mentors, teammates, fans who supported me along this way and who celebrated with me. gratitude and pride I feel knowing it was a mission accomplished The discipline, humility and resilience that baseball taught me will always be part of who I am. THANKS TO ALL FOR ACCOMPANYING ME IN THIS BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY SINCE MY 5 YEARS THE HORSE OF OLAYA”
Teheran’s MLB Career
Teheran spent the first nine years of his career playing for the Braves.
In 2013 (at just 22), he went 14-8 with a 3.20 ERA in 30 games.
The 35-year-old made two All-Star Games (2014 and 2016).
In that span, Teheran also pitched in four MLB playoff games across three different seasons.
GettyJulio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves throws a first-inning pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Turner Field on August 11, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Following his nine-year run in Atlanta, Teheran had stints with the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers and New York Mets.
His most notable stop after the Braves came with the Brewers (2023) when he went 3-5 with a 4.40 ERA in 14 games.
GettyJulio Teheran #49 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts as he walks off the first after giving up six runs in the first inning to the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 29, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Over 255 games, Teheran went 81-82 with a 3.85 ERA.
While he will not be a Hall of Famer, the former All-Star had a very productive career (and will be remembered by Braves fans).
He went 77-73 with a 3.67 ERA in 9 seasons for Atlanta. An All-Star in 2014 & 2016, Teheran was the Opening Day starter every season from 2014-2019 (6x).
Braves Right Now
The Braves are currently the first-place team in the National League East with a 12-7 record in 19 games.
They are 4-3 in the seven games they have played on the road away from Truist Park.
Following the Phillies, the Braves will play their next series on April 20 when they visit the Washington Nationals.
Last season, they missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Announced Retirement From MLB Before Season