2x All-Star & 13-Year Veteran Announces Retirement

March 11, 2026 , , , ,
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran.

Veteran right-hander Julio Teheran has officially announced his retirement from professional baseball, bringing an end to a long and accomplished career that spanned more than a decade in the MLB.

The 35-year-old made the announcement after representing Colombia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where a shoulder issue prevented him from making what likely would have been his final start on the international stage.

Julio Teheran Career Defined by Braves Success

The story of Julio Teheran’s retirement is closely tied to his run with the Atlanta Braves, where he spent the majority of his career and developed into one of the most dependable starters of the mid-2010s. 

Signed by Atlanta as an amateur in 2008, Teheran quickly climbed the prospect rankings and made his MLB debut in 2011 before turning 20.

His breakout season came in 2013 when he posted a 3.20 ERA across 185.2 innings, finishing fifth in National League Rookie of the Year voting while helping the Braves win the NL East. 

Teheran then established himself as Atlanta’s ace for several seasons. In 2014, he delivered arguably the best campaign of his career, throwing 221 innings with a 2.89 ERA and 186 strikeouts, earning his first All-Star selection. 

Late-Career Journeyman Stops for Julio Teheran

After the Atlanta Braves declined his option following the 2019 season, Teheran began the journeyman phase of his career. 

He spent time with the Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Mets, while also pitching in the Mexican League and several minor league systems.

Although he never fully rediscovered the dominant form he showed in Atlanta, Teheran still compiled a strong career. 

Across 13 major league seasons, he appeared in 255 games (248 starts) while posting a 3.85 career ERA with 1,260 strikeouts and an 81-82 record. 

During his prime with the Braves, he also made six consecutive Opening Day starts, tying a franchise mark previously set by Warren Spahn.

Teheran exits the game having pitched nearly 1,500 innings in the majors and earning more than $40 million in career salary, an impressive journey for the Colombian-born pitcher who once ranked among baseball’s top prospects. 

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