Julio Teheran’s 2019 season started in a very familiar fashion, just as the previous five seasons had for him and the Braves. For the sixth straight season, Teheran took the ball on opening day. It was the beginning of a critical season for Teheran, as he entered the final guaranteed season of the six-year extension he signed with the Braves in 2014.
Overall, Teheran would have his best season as a starter since 2016. However, his limitations continued to frequently appear and limit his effectiveness against better competition. The end result was not simply a question of whether or not Teheran would be Atlanta’s opening day starter for a seventh consecutive season.