CHICAGO — It required more shots than he would like to recall but Julio Teheran may be able to pitch in the All-Star game after all, despite a leg infection that threatened his midseason availability.
Although interim manager Brian Snitker won’t formalize his plans until checking back with his No. 1 starter on Friday, Teheran is penciled in to start Saturday’s game against the White Sox, which could leave him available to pitch in Tuesday’s All-Star game after a two-day break.
Teheran pitched a full bullpen session Thursday afternoon, followed by some outfield sprints, a full turn of events from Sunday, when the discomfort from an ingrown hair above his right (plant) leg knocked him out of a scheduled start.