Striking Out With Teheran

Heading into the season, the two aces of the Atlanta Braves staff were supposed to be Alex Wood and Julio Teheran.  The former has been as middle of the road as they...

Heading into the season, the two aces of the Atlanta Braves staff were supposed to be Alex Wood and Julio Teheran.  The former has been as middle of the road as they come, while Teheran has made owners rip their hair out with frustration.  Julio has had four starts of at least 6 ER, and currently sports a 4.56 FIP and 4.15 xFIP.  But just as owners hover over the drop player button, he wakes up and goes 7.0 IP, 3 ER, 6 Hits, 3 BBs, 11 Ks.  It's one of those starts that makes you sit on the fence until you realize how much that hurts.  I'll make this easy for you.  Don't hold onto Teheran, he hasn't had double digit strikeouts for over a year.  Stream other guys, jump at young high upside guys, or go with a decent arm like Heston or Bolsinger.  Set yourself free and notice how blue the sky is.  Man, I never realized how blue it can be.

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Nick Pollack

Founder of Pitcher List. Creator of CSW, The List, and SP Roundup. Worked with MSG, FanGraphs, CBS Sports, and Washington Post. Former college pitcher, travel coach, pitching coach, and Brandeis alum. Wants every pitcher to be dope.

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